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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEOPW OMNI CRA 1999-09-28 MinutesCITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 PREPARED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY HALL Walter J. Foeman/City Clerk MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST and OMNI REDEVELOPMENT AREAS On the 28 h day of September 1999, the Board of Directors of the Southeast Overtown/Park West and Omni Redevelopment Areas of the City of Miami met at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 2:32 p.m. by Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. with the following Board Members found to be present: Vice Chairman Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. ALSO PRESENT: Richard Judy, Executive Director William Bloom, Esq., Board Counsel Charlayne Thompkins, Director, Fiscal Operations 25. A) APPROVE, ADOPT BUDGET FOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) FOR OMNI AND SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST AREAS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 B) APPROVE FIVE-YEAR BUDGET FOR CRA C) APPROVE PARKS PROGRAMS FOR GIBSON PARK, REEVES PARK AND ATHALIE RANGE PARK WITH SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD BONDS FUNDS. Chairman Teele: The meeting of the Southeast Overtown/Park West and the Omni Redevelopment Areas of the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors meeting is called to order at 2:32. It is the intent of the Chair to limit the discussion to 28 minutes, and those matters that are not carried up, well, we're going to move back into the City Agenda. Board Member Plummer: What happened to the 15? Chairman Teele: Well, I had agreed, Mr. Judy, to 15 minutes, but I wanted to give enough time. The purpose of this meeting is primarily to provide approval of the budget of the Redevelopment Authority as outlined. And the Director is passing out the numbers. Again, these numbers were submitted as a part of the first reading in the original budget that the Commission had before, and then they were passed out again a week ago. So these numbers are very familiar. What we would like to do is try to approve all of the issues relating to finance, with a further caveat that this budget will be reaffirmed subsequent to the City of Miami and the County acting upon the tax increment portions of the budget, as well as the Omni Advisory Board, and the Overtown Advisory Board providing their advice to the Executive Director. Normally, as you have instructed us, we would present the budget to the advisory boards before they come here. However, in the interest of time, and trying to ensure that we got everything done in the time frame, they were not presented to the Omni Board, nor have they been presented to the Overtown Advisory Board. They will be done, and they will return back to this board for any modifications 82 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 or changes consistent with the actions of the County and the actions of the City. Mr. Judy, would you introduce the Finacial Director, and would you proceed to explain the budget in any manner that you would like to for the next four, five, ten minutes. Pull the mike down, ma'am. Ms. Charlayne Thompkins: Good afternoon. My name is Charlayne Thompkins, and I am the Director of Fiscal Operations for projects and programs for the Community Redevelopment Agency. Board Member Plummer: What do you want us to know? Ms. Thompkins: We presented the budget. Hopefully, you all have a copy of it. There is a summary that was passed out. Does everyone have a copy of the summary? Chairman Teele: Divisional summary? Ms. Thompkins: Yes. Chairman Teele: OK. Those were passed out by Mr. Judy. Ms. Thompkins: OK. Chairman Teele: I think the most important issues in the budget, since no one will speak up and we're going to be out of time, is the budget assumes the three million dollars ($3,000,000) for the Third Avenue Business Corridor, the funds of which would come from Community Development, which have been determined to be available. There is an assumption of the five million dollars ($5,000,000) which is the first of the five-year plan would be available, and that is subject to the availability of funds. The other issue that is interesting that is important in this budget is that there is a specific request coming out of the Omni budget for four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000). Well, let me state it this way: There is a specific budgetary item that funds fully the Margaret Pace Park initiative that Commissioner Plummer has directed. And the Margaret Pace Park is an initiative of the City and the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency), the City Parks Department, which the CRA has taken on. That program has gone from being a one point four million dollar ($1.4 million) when I first was elected. Today, it appears to be a two point six million ($2.6 million) project. That project has been reviewed by the Executive Director, and by the Omni Advisory Board, and most of the changes have been added by the Omni Advisory Board. And the Parks Department, if they are present, has directed this with the Executive Director. I've looked at it to try to cut money out of it. I cannot figure out how to do it. And I think it's what it is we ought to shoot for. Now, whether or not we're able to actually do it is a whole other issue. This budget assumes that the CRA Omni District will loan -- L-O-A-N — to the Parks Department one point — how much, Miss? Ms. Thompkins: One point one. Chairman Teele: One point one million dollars ($1.1 million), which is 95 percent, 90 percent of all of the available funds in the account. So in effect, we're going to get naked and try to build this park — that's a bad analogy, in the park — but we're going to get — Board Member Plummer: Yes. It could be a better terminology. Chairman Teele: Especially in that one. We're going to strip down and get — 83 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 Board Member Plummer: Strip? I mean, strip down and — it's going to be a hell of a park. Chairman Teele: But this is the Margaret Pace Park, and it is something that is a high priority of the residents in the community there. And I think it enjoys the support of the District Commissioner. Board Member Plummer: Without question. OK. Chairman Teele: The other factor is that we're requesting, J.L., four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) from the County from their tax increment funds for the completion of the park, as well. So the CRA is putting up one point two (1.2), and we're requesting the County to put up four hundred thousand ($400,000). Board Member Plummer: Mr. Teele, let me say this. You know, budgets are just projections. Anything in this budget, once we pass it, has to really come back before the CRA Board for final approval under most circumstances. And more so depending on funds that are available. So I think this budget is well in order. I think it should be approved, and I think we should proceed to do and work it now, so that it's not projections but reality. And I'll move it whenever you wish. Chairman Teele: Motion by Commissioner Plummer to approve the budget. Is there a second? Board Member Regalado: Second. Chairman Teele: Second by Commissioner Regalado. Discussion. Board Member Plummer: I would like to just make one comment. Mr. Teele, I have enjoyed working with Dick Judy. I'm glad he is on board. He has brought expertise to this CRA that we really needed. And that's not any detriment to Hilda, who did a good job. Chairman Teele: Great job. Board Member Plummer: But Dick Judy has done an excellent job in the very brief time that he's been there, and now I just look for him to triple in the year to come what he's already done in the year past. Chairman Teele: All right. And the accolades are to Mr. Judy and his entire team. Mr. Judy, why don't you introduce Ralph, who is also here, I see. Board Member Plummer: Your microphone is not on. It is on now. Richard Judy (Executive Director): Obviously, Ralph worked with me as the general counsel with Miami International Airport and did a great job. And I know that he's going to bring a lot of talent to our organization. He's working with us on a part-time. As you well know, I'm using rather new types of concepts for staffing that really are most efficient. And more importantly, we're doing it with a very minimal budget. We look forward to work with Ralph. We appreciate his taking on this job. It took a lot of effort to get him to come to work with us. Thank you. Chairman Teele: Thank you very much. Is there further discussion? Commissioner Gort is present. On the item to approve the budget of the two districts and the— This would be IA, `B" and "C," the Southeast Overtown/Park West Area Redevelopment Area budget, the Omni Redevelopment Area budget, and the Community Redevelopment budget and priorities. 84 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 Board Member Plummer: That would be two, wouldn't it? Chairman Teele: Huh? Board Member Plummer: Doesn't it have to be two different votes? Chairman Teele: Two different resolutions or two different votes? Board Member Plummer: Yeah, I think it should be two votes. Mr. Judy: Two votes. One for Omni and one for Overtown. Chairman Teele: Motion is on Omni first, I'm sure. Board Member Plummer: That's fine. Chairman Teele: Second by Commissioner Regalado on Omni. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: Those opposed have the same right. The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Plummer who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO.OMNI/CRA R-99-21 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND PROJECTS FOR THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE "CRA") WITH RESPECT TO THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT AREA (THE "OMNI/CRA") FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1999 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 FOR THE OPERATION OF THE OMNI/CRA AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS OF THE OMNI/CRA APPROVING THE FIVE-YEAR BUDGET AND PROJECTS FOR THE OMNI/CRA FOR THE OPERATION OF THE OMNI/CRA AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS OF THE OMNI/CRA; APPROVING THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND PROJECTS FOR THE CRA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1999 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CRA AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS OF THE CRA; APPROVING THE FIVE- YEAR BUDGET FOR THE CRA FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CRA AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS OF THE CRA; AND APPROVAL OF THE PARKS PROGRAM. 85 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: None Chairman Teele: On the Southeast Overtown/Park West Area budget. Board Member Plummer: Move it. Commissioner Teele: Motion by Commissioner Plummer. Second by Commissioner Regalado. Is there objection? All those in favor, say "aye." The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All opposed? The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Plummer who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA R-99-28 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND PROJECTS FOR THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE "CRA") WITH RESPECT TO THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST REDEVELOPMENT AREA (THE "SEOPW/CRA") FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1999 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SEOPW/CRA AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS OF THE SEOPW/CRA. 86 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: None Chairman Teele: The next item is the projects entitled the Community Development Projects. That is a — Mr. Judy: Five-year project, five year plan. Chairman Teele: And it's just listed The Projects, "A," "B," "C," "D." I would call to note Board Member Plummer: Again, the same comments. It has to be approved by this Board, and it's subject to funds availability. I don't want anybody in the area to run away thinking that this is locked in stone and it's guaranteed. It is subject to the availability of funds, but this is, in effect, a wish list that, hopefully, that we can come forth and do what's necessary to be done. (Inaudible comment) Board Member Plummer: Oh, yeah, absolutely, that sets priorities of what we intend to do until we meet again next year, and we either change priorities or we set more, because we got so many finished. Chairman Teele: What Commissioner Plummer is making reference to, Mr. Attorney, is the fact that I announced in the beginning that this is going to come back within 60 days after it has gone before the Omni Advisory Board and the Park West — I mean and the Overtown Board, and that we have received instructions back from the County and the City regarding the budget. The projects — Mr. Judy, did you want to highlight any project in particular? Mr. Judy: No. Chairman Teele: The Camillus House continues to be the main issue related to the — Mr. Judy: We're going to start to work on that project. It's very complex, as you know. And I know what the will of the City is and the community is. We have to resolve some very serious issues regarding the impact of that particular area. Chairman Teele: I would note two items that are funded projects for historic preservation, something we believe the City of Miami will be moving forward and making the funding available for projects of historic significance. And the other is a project that is a request of a 87 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 number of the property owners in Park West, and that is, we're going to contract with Miami - Dade County for at least one team of Miami Service Corps— two teams of Miami Service Corps people that will work to help clean up the environment and maintain a clean area. Those funds will not be Community Development funds, I would assume, because they're not eligible under that title. Is there further discussion on the projects? If not, is there a motion? Board Member Plummer: So move. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Plummer. Is there a second? Board Member Regalado: Second, yes. Chairman Teele: Second by Commissioner Regalado. Is there objection? All those in favor, say "aye." The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: Those opposed have the same right. The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Plummer who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA R-99-29 OMNI/CRA R-99-22 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIVE-YEAR BUDGET AND PROJECTS FOR THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CRA AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS OF THE CRA, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: None Chairman Teele: The Parks Program. Essentially, the Parks Program is another restatement of Margaret Pace Park. It's also a statement of our intent and commitment to work with the Parks Director at their request on Gibson Park, Williams Park, and what other park? Ms. Thompkins: Reeves Park. 88 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 Board Member Plummer: Reeves. Mr. Judy: Reeves, yes. Ms. Thompkins: And Athalie Range Park Chairman Teele: And Athalie Range. OK. And the funds for this are coming from the Safe Neighborhood Bonds Park Funds. Board Member Plummer: Everything of it has to come back before the CRA Board, of course. Chairman Teele: The specific projects have to come back. Board Member Plummer: Anything over forty-five hundred dollars ($4,500) has got to come back. Chairman Teele: All right. Discussion. Objection? Mr. Judy: Well, everything is. Board Member Plummer: Not to the Board. Not to the City Commission. Mr. Judy: Oh. Board Member Plummer: To the CRA Board. Chairman Teele: Everything must come back here, as Commissioner Plummer is saying. Mr. Judy: That's understood. Board Member Plummer: And then maybe, I don't know whether it would have to go from there to the Oversight or not. Chairman Teele: No, sir. Board Member Plummer: I don't think so. Chairman Teele: No, sir. Mr. Judy: No, absolutely not. Board Member Plummer: Good. Chairman Teele: There's an Agreement by the Oversight Board on that. On the Parks Program, all those in favor, say "aye." Walter J. Foeman (City Clerk): I need a movant, Mr. Chairman. I need a movant and a seconder. Chairman Teele: Motion by Commissioner Plummer. 89 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 Board Member Plummer: Right. Chairman Teele: Second by Commissioner Regalado on the parks. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All those opposed, say no. The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Plummer who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA R-99-30 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PARKS PROGRAM FOR GIBSON PARK, REEVES PARK AND ATHALIE RANGE PARK WITH FUNDS FROM SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD BONDS. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: None 26. APPROVE LOAN/ADVANCE FROM CRA OF PORTION OF OMNI TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT FUNDS FOR COMPLETION OF MARGARET PACE PARK PROJECT. Chairman Teele: All right. Mr. Attorney, what's the next item you'd like for us to take up? William Bloom (CRA Attorney): That's it. Board Member Plummer: That's it. I move we adjourn. Chairman Teele: Hold on J.L. There are too many — J.L. — Board Member Plummer: He said we have no more. Chairman Teele: That's bull. J.L., would you move the advance or loan from the CRA/Omni tax increment for funds to complete the Margaret Pace Park, in an amount not to exceed one point one million dollars ($1.1 million)? Board Member Plummer: You bet I will. 90 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 Chairman Teele: OK. So we do have another one for you, right? OK. Moved by Commissioner Plummer. Is there a second? Board Member Regalado: Second. Chairman Teele: Second by Commissioner Regalado. Is there objection? All those in favor, say "aye." The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All those opposed, say "no." The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Plummer who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO.OMNI/CRA R-99-23 A RESOLUTION APPROVING "LOAN/ADVANCE" FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE "CRA") OF A PORTION OF THE OMNI TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT FUNDS FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE MARGARET PACE PARK PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE LESSER OF $1,100,000.00 OR NINETY PERCENT (90%) OF THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE FROM THE OMNI TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: None 27. AUTHORIZE CRA TO REQUEST THAT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY UTILIZE ADDITIONAL $400,000 FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S PORTION OF OMNI TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT FUNDS FOR COMPLETION OF MARGARET PACE PARK. Chairman Teele: Would you move, please, Commissioner Plummer, approval of a request for an additional four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) from Miami Dade County's Portion of the Omni tax as contained in Item Number 2? Board Member Plummer: With great — 91 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 Chairman Teele: This is not provided by the Interlocal Agreement, and the County does not have to accede to this request. Board Member Plummer: With great delight, I move it. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Plummer. Board Member Sanchez: Second. Chairman Teele: Second by Commissioner Sanchez. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All those opposed, say "no." The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Plummer who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. OMNI-24 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE "CRA") TO REQUEST THAT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY UTILIZE AN ADDITIONAL $400,000.00 FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S PORTION OF THE OMNI TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE COMPLETION OF MARGARET PACE PARK PROJECT. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Sanchez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: None 28. CRA TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACTS WITH VENDORS PREAPPROVED BY STATE, COUNTY, CITY AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS/AGENCIES FOR CRA TO PURCHASE TELEPHONE, COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES. Chairman Teele: Commissioner Sanchez, would you move a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to — I'm sorry — to purchase within the FY `98/99 budget certain equipment, computers, general office that are provided for under existing contracts with the State of Florida, Miami -Dade County, or the City of Miami? That is to piggyback out. 92 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 Board Member Sanchez: Yes, sir, I would move it. Chairman Teele: Motion by Commissioner Sanchez. Seconded by Commissioner Regalado. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All those opposed, say "no." The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Sanchez, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA R-99-31 OMNI/CRA R-99-25 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE "CRA") TO PURCHASE WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR 1998-1999 BUDGET TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, GENERAL OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE CRA UNDER THE TERMS OF EXISTING CONTRACTS WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND/OR THE CITY OF MIAMI (COLLECTIVELY, "EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES"). (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: None 29. AUTHORIZE CRA TO PURCHASE SURPLUS OFFICE EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND PROPERTY FROM STATE OF FLORIDA. Chairman Teele: Would you move, Commissioner Sanchez, a resolution authorizing the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) to purchase surplus equipment and supplies and property from the State of Florida? That's their distribution center. That's from the State of Florida. It's excess property. Board Member Sanchez: So move. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Sanchez. 93 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 Board Member Plummer: Second. Chairman Teele: Seconded by Commissioner Plummer. Is there objection? All those in favor, say "aye." The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All those opposed, say "no." The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Sanchez, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA R-99-32 OMNI/CRA R-99-26 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE "CRA") TO PURCHASE SURPLUS OFFICE EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND PROPERTY FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Plummer, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: None 30. AUTHORIZE CRA TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS TO RETAIN SERVICES OF UP TO THREE CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE CRA. Chairman Teele: Commissioner Plummer, would you move a resolution authorizing the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) to issue an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) for the services of a consultant for economic analysis services to the CRA? Not CPA. Board Member Plummer: To get information? Do we have a price not to exceed? Chairman Teele: Is there a price not to exceed? It'll come back to the Board. Board Member Plummer: But you want to issue an RFQ? You want a consultant to put together the RFQ, or just the RFQ? Chairman Teele: No. Economic analysis. 94 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 Board Member Plummer: Move it. Move it. Chairman Teele: Moved by Plummer. Seconded by — Board Member Regalado: I'll second it. Chairman Teele: -- Regalado. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All those opposed? The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Plummer, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA R-99-33 OMNI/CRA R-99-27 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE "CRA") TO PROCEED WITH A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS TO RETAIN THE SERVICES OF UP TO THREE CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE CRA. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: None 31. APPROVE RETROACTIVE HIRING OF WERNER KUSTER, PART-TIME TECHNICAL SERVICE BUSINESS SPECIALIST OF CRA; MARTHA CORBA, PART-TIME COMPUTER DATA ASSISTANT; AND CHELSA ARSCOTT, PART-TIME ASSISTANT TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN. Chairman Teele: A resolution to retroactively approve the retaining on a part-time basis of one Werner Kuster, a part-time consultant; Martha Corba, a part-time contract consultant; and Chelsea Arscott, a part-time contract employee with the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency). They have been done. This is what we gave him before. These cannot exceed 90 days. Motion by Plummer. Seconded by Regalado. All those in favor, say "aye." 95 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All those opposed, say "no." The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Plummer who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA R-99-34 OMNI/CRA R-99-28 A RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY APPROVING THE HIRING OF WERNER KUSTER AS PART-TIME CONTRACT EMPLOYEE OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE "CRA") TO ACT IN THE POSITION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES BUSINESS SPECIALIST; MARTHA CORBA AS PART-TIME CONTRACT EMPLOYEE OF THE CRA TO ACT IN THE POSITION OF COMPUTER DATA ASSISTANT; AND CHELSA ARSCOTT AS PART-TIME CONTRACT EMPLOYEE OF THE CRA TO ACT IN THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: None 32. AUTHORIZE CRA TO USE BIDS RETAINED BY CITY OR COUNTY FOR ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS. Chairman Teele: A resolution authorizing the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) to utilize the services of architects and engineers with open bids — we just did this. This was Item 13 today — with the City of Miami or Miami -Dade County under miscellaneous provisions to provide general consulting to the CRA. Board Member Sanchez: So move. Chairman Teele: Motion by Commissioner Sanchez. Second by Commissioner Regalado. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board (Collectively) Aye. Chairman Teele: All opposed? 96 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Sanchez, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA R-99-35 OMNI/CRA R-99-29 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE "CRA") TO UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS RETAINED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI AND/OR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY UNDER MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE GENERAL ASSISTANCE IN CONNECTION WITH PROJECTS WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: None 33. USE EXISTING MIAMI-DADE WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT CONTRACT VENDORS FOR PURCHASE OF ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO CRA. Chairman Teele: A resolution authorizing the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) to use existing contracts that have been bidden and awarded by Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department, miscellaneous for vendors of architectural engineering, construction management and related services, in compliance with County procedures, including requirement of a payment of not more than two percent of the contract value to Miami -Dade County. That's a simple buying of a contract. Board Member Sanchez: So move. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Sanchez. Seconded by Commissioner Regalado. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All those opposed, say "no." The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Sanchez who moved its adoption: 97 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA R-99-36 OMNI/CRA R-99-30 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE "CRA") TO USE EXISTING MIAMI-DADE WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACT VENDORS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SERVICES TO THE CRA AS PROVIDED FOR AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROCEDURES, INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT OF PAYMENT OF NOT MORE THAN TWO PERCENT OF THE CONTRACT VALUE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: None 34. GREATER MIAMI SERVICE CORPS TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (INCLUDING REPAIRS AND LANDSCAPING) WITHIN REDEVELOPMENT AREAS OF CRA. Chairman Teele: A resolution authorizing the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) to award a grant, or alternatively, to negotiate a contract with Miami Dade County's Greater Miami Service Corps to provide maintenance services, including light maintenance, repair and landscaping within the redevelopment area. That's an agency by Dade County. Board Member Sanchez: So move. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Sanchez. Commissioner Gort, would you second on the -- Board Member Plummer: Hold it. Why would we want to use a County facility to do work in the City? Chairman Teele: It's not a County facility. It's -- Board Member Plummer: Having a County crew to do work in the City of Miami. Chairman Teele: They're not a County crew. It's an at -risk children's program. 98 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 Board Member Plummer: Oh. Chairman Teele: And we're going to require that the kids all come from the City of Miami. Board Member Plummer: Fine. Chairman Teele: OK? And they get training. They get computer training, they go to classroom training, and it's a nice little at -risk program. Moved by Commissioner Sanchez. Seconded by Commissioner Gort. Further discussion by Commissioner Plummer? None. There being none, all those in favor, say "aye." The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: Those opposed, say "no." The item is unanimously adopted. The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Sanchez, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA R-99-37 OMNI/CRA R-99-31 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE "CRA") TO AWARD A GRANT, OR ALTERNATIVELY, NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH THE GREATER MIAMI SERVICE CORPS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (THE "GMSC") TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (INCLUDING LIGHT MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND LANDSCAPING) WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT AREA. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: None. 35. NEGOTIATE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF COOPERATION WITH MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS OF AIR RIGHTS PARCEL ADJACENT TO OVERTOWN METRORAIL STATION OWNED BY THE COUNTY. Chairman Teele: A resolution authorizing the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) to issue -- let's come back to that one, on that. A resolution authorizing the CRA to negotiate an Interlocal Agreement or Cooperative Agreement between the CRA and MDTA (Miami -Dade 99 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 Transit Authority) with respect to development rights of air parcels in the Overtown Metrorail Station and further providing that such Agreement shall be ratified by the City Commission of Miami. Moved by Gort. Seconded by Sanchez. Is there objection? All those in favor, say "aye." All those opposed, say "no." The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: Unanimously adopted. The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Gort, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA R-99-38 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE "CRA") TO NEGOTIATE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEEMENT OF COOPERATION ("INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT") BETWEEN THE CRA AND THE MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE DEVELOPENT RIGHTS OF THE AIR RIGHTS PARCEL ADJACENT TO THE OVERTOWN METRORAIL STATION OWNED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROVIDED SUCH AGREEMENT SHALL BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Sanchez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: None. 36. UTILIZE OR COOPERATE WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY USING EXISTING FEDERAL URBAN INITIATIVE GRANT FUNDS FOR COMPLETION OF 9TH STREET MALL PROJECT FROM 2ND AVENUE TO 3RD AVENUE TO I-95 RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TO CONNECT WITH PARK WEST PORTION OF 9"H STREET MALL. Chairman Teele: A resolution authorizing the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) to utilize, or alternatively to cooperate with Miami -Dade County in utilizing existing Federal transit funds for the completion of the Ninth Street Mall from Second Avenue to Third Avenue to the I- 95 right-of-way, and further requiring the connection of the Park West portion of the Ninth Street Mall, utilizing Federal funds. Board Member Sanchez: So move. 100 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Sanchez. Seconded by -- Commissioner Plummer, would you second it? It ties in yours -- by Plummer. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All those opposed? The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Sanchez, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA R-99-39 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE "CRA") TO UTILIZE, OR ALTERNATIVELY COOPERATE WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN UTILIZING EXISTING FEDERAL URBAN INITIATIVE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE 9T' STREET MALL PROJECT FROM 2ND AVENUE TO 3RD AVENUE TO THE I- 95 RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TO FURTHER CONNECT WITH THE PARK WEST PORTION OF THE 9T' STREET MALL. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Plummer, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: None. 37. SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR AIR RIGHTS INVOLVING MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT OVERTOWN STATIONS -- MAINTAIN SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT DEVELOPMENT ORDER RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION OF CULTURAL ARTS AND SPORTS ATTRACTION -- REVIEW ASSETS OWNED BY CRA AND TRANSFERRED TO CITY. Chairman Teele: I would like a motion, please instructing the City Attorney to negotiate for a special counsel regarding the air rights relating to Miami -Dade Transit Station at the Overtown Station, to update and amend, or other curative actions, in order to maintain the SEOP, Southeast Overtown Park West DRI (Development of Regional Impact) order, including the sponsoring of necessary applications to construct cultural arts and sports attractions with seating not to exceed fifteen to fifty thousand, and to further review assets owned by the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) that were transferred to the City. The terms of such representation will be negotiated by the City Attorney, the Chair, and will be subject to approval by this Board. Moved by Commissioner Regalado. Is there a second? 101 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 Board Member Plummer: Second it for discussion. Chairman Teele: Second for discussion by Plummer. Board Member Plummer: We now have what I'll refer to as the old Arena. We're going to have the new Arena. Do I understand this is possibly a third arena, or stadium, or facility? Chairman Teele: Look at this way: As a possible updating, or revising, or in some way enhancing the existing Arena. Board Member Plummer: Well, OK. Chairman Teele: You have an existing arena, too, you see. Board Member Plummer: Yeah. But no way you're going to update that for 50,000 seating. Chairman Teele: Well, maybe and maybe not, J.L. But we ought to look atit. We'll let the DRI tell us what the restrictions are. Board Member Plummer: All right. Well, it's got to come back to us, so, you know, I just-- I'm very, as you know, I'm very concerned about the old Arena and what -- Chairman Teele: Well, what are we going to do, though? I mean, you know, we've been sitting here for three years, and they've been building it. Board Member Plummer: Well, we got a Sports Authority who should be the ones -- Chairman Teele: I don't know one thing that we've done to protect ourselves. We haven't even looked at the DRI yet. Board Member Plummer: I'm just saying I'm concerned about it. I realize that there's no taxpayers' money going to pay off the debt if it doesn't do well, but all and all, I think that we need to be very concerned about what's going to happen in the old Arena, Miami Arena. Chairman Teele: J.L., the first step to that is to update the DRI, to see what are the options. It may be turned into an amusement park. Somebody's talking about a Pokino park. Somebody's talking about an Indian village. I mean, you know, there's all kinds of ideas. But unless we get the DRI -- and the CRA is responsible for the DRI in that area. Unless we take steps to do it, nothing is going to happen. Board Member Plummer: I understand, I understand. But I just, you know, I don't want to go on a third when we have two that I'm worried about. OK. Chairman Teele: We have a motion and we have a second. We've had discussion. Further discussion? Mr. Attorney, do you understand? Alejandro Vilarello (City Attorney): Yes, sir. Chairman Teele: OK. And let me just say this: Mr. Bloom is eminently qualified to do this. However, so that there can be no discussion or concern, in that Mr. Bloom is involved with one of 102 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 the principal landowners in the area that is building an arena, or has built an arena, we felt that it would be just fair to everyone to allow outside counsel to do that. And Mr. Bloom would, of course, fully cooperate to the extent that he doesn't have a conflict, and I think his role would be very helpful. On the motion, is there further discussion? All those in favor, say "aye." The Board (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All those opposed, say "no." The following motion was introduced by Board Member Regalado, who moved its adoption: MOTION NO. SEOPW/CRA M-99-40 A MOTION INSTRUCTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE AIR RIGHTS INVOLVING MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT OVERTOWN STATIONS; TO UPDATE ANY AMENDMENTS OR OTHER CURATIVE ACTIONS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT DEVELOPMENT ORDER, INCLUDING NECESSARY APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CULTURAL ARTS AND SPORTS ATTRACTION WITH A SEATING CAPACITY OF APPROXIMATELY 15,000 TO 50,000 SEATS; AND TO REVIEW THOSE ASSETS OWNED BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AND TRANSFERRED TO THE CITY OF MIAMI. THE TERMS OF SUCH REPRESENTATION SHALL BE NEGOTIATED (WITH THE STIPULATION THAT SAID NEGOTIATED AMOUNT SHALL NOT EXCEED $50,000) BY THE CITY ATTORNEY AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CRA, SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL BY THE BOARD. Upon being seconded by Board Member Plummer, the motion was passed and adopted b the following vote: AYES: Commissioner Tomas Regalado Commissioner Joe Sanchez Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Wifredo Gort Chairman J. L. Plummer, Jr. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. 103 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 38. STATUS REPORT OF: A) RFQ FOR FRANCHISE IN THE 3RD AVENUE BUSINESS CORRIDOR; B) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BAME CDC FOR CURRENT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; C) HISTORIC PRIORITY CORRIDOR PARKWAY PLAN. Chairman Teele: Mr. Manager, would you give us a quick update on Item Number 16 and Item Number 17 and 19? You have six minutes to finish all of this. Sixteen is the update regarding the RFQ (Request for Proposals). Richard Judy (Director, CRA): Yes. Well, I just wanted to report to you that we're well into the RFQ for the first franchise. And we really intended to put a draft of it on the Agenda, for us to just discuss, but because of the Agenda time, we've decided not to put it. So I'll give you the information that we're coming along well with it. And I am working with counsel in regard to the methodologies in regard to various public notices, which is a little bit complex in 163, so we're going to be solving that. So I did want to put it in a more formal way than as an information item to let you know where we are. Chairman Teele: When can we expect the franchise to be open? Mr. Judy: Well, there are issues that we have to resolve before we give a time frame. There's public notices that we're working with in terms of that time, and that's the issue that I will be working with our counsel in regard to those issues. Then we'll be able to set a realistic time for the proposals to be received, and the negotiations, and the award, if you could bear with me on those issues. Chairman Teele: Mr. Judy, in the next meeting, please, Dick, we just would like to know when we can expect to have the grand opening and work backwards, so that we have a realistic time frame, because the public has been waiting, and waiting, and waiting. And to be very candid with you, the biggest challenge that I see with the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) now is that we've spent 18 months, I have spent 18 months with you and with the staff-- not you per se, not personally, but with the Executive Director, and very little benefits have flowed to the citizens and the businesses that are there in the district. And that's one of the things I think that the Service Corps Project will help us address that issue, particularly in Park West, but in Overtown. I really think we've got to figure out a way to get some benefit to the people that are businesses there. This Commission heard this morning from any number of people from Overtown complaining about the lack of dollars for fagade, for different things. There's a high level of frustration, and I just think we need to keep that in mind, please. Please. Other informational item, the BAME Project. Mr. Judy: The BAME Project. We wanted to just advise the Board that we were given them some technical service, making an economic review of the plan, and we have a report in the budget. But we found that the plan the business manager is using is in accordance with their budgeted development cost. We believe that there needs to be, obviously, a more market plan which they -- I talked with the CRA and -- excuse me -- CRD -- and they've advised that as soon as they get the project underway and get the zoning and the permits required, they're going to move rapidly into the marketing program, and we possibly will be able to help them in that regard. 104 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 Chairman Teele: For the record, the BAME Project is not one of the projects that's being listed for -- Mr. Judy: It's not a CRA project. You must understand, it's outside of our area. But on the respect of the Board, you asked us to do some overview and look at the estimated costs and so forth. We did that, and there's a report here in the budget. Chairman Teele: Are there any other matters to come before the Board? Commissioner Plummer? Commissioner Gort? Mr. Judy: Wait. We have items. Chairman Teele: I'd like to temporary pass that one until we can coordinate and see what City is going to do on something else, please. Mr. Judy: OK. Well, that's fine. I didn't realize that. Board Member Plummer: Motion to adjourn is always in order. 39. COMMENTS REGARDING FUTURE MEETINGS OF THE CRA -- MONDAY EVENINGS EVERY OTHER MONTH ON LOCATION. Chairman Teele: Commissioner Gort. Chairman Teele: All right. Commissioner Gort. Board Member Gort: Mr. Chairman, I would like in the future, if possible, I'd like to have this meeting separate from the Commission meeting. Chairman Teele: Yes. Board Member Gort: Because there's too many things that we have to deal with, and too many questions that have to come up, and we have to hurry through all this. And then I don't want the people out there to misunderstand that. We have been going over this for a long time. These are things that we've discussed in the past. But it seems like, you know, we're passing this just through. So what we've done in the past, and I'd like to see it again, is to have the meeting at the Chairman Teele: In the district. Board Member Gort: In the neighborhood, in the district, to make sure that the people in the district can participate, also. And if we could have it at night, so that people could participate, I'd love to see that. Chairman Teele: Commissioner Plummer that's a -- I mean Commissioner Gort, that is obviously what I want, and I think that's good to bring it back to our attention, and with this explanation: This is only done primarily to deal with the budget issue, which needs to be done before September 30''. We would like to get a bi-monthly meeting every two months. And we'd like to get everybody a calendar, and I'm going to ask Mr. Judy if Chelsea or someone could coordinate with each of the Commissioners' offices today to see if we can put together a calendar 105 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 of proposed meetings that would be in the evening. What day is convenient for most people? Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday? Which one? Board Member Gort: To me, it doesn't make any difference. Monday nights, we used to do it on Monday nights, and Monday nights seemed like it was OK. Board Member Plummer: Yeah, Monday nights is best for me. Chairman Teele: Monday nights. And we'll try to schedule a meeting in November, in January, and every other month on a Monday night. And we'll ask Chelsea and Mr. Judy to work with your staff so we can have that circulated in draft this evening. Commissioner Sanchez, comments, questions, criticisms? Board Member Sanchez: No, sir. Just that I would like to stipulate what Commissioner Gort said, that due to the amount of information and stuff, it would be best if we held this on a different date. Chairman Teele: Yes, sir. Commissioner Regalado? Board Member Regalado: No, thank you. Chairman Teele: There being no further matters, the motion to adjourn by Commissioner Plummer, seconded by Commissioner Sanchez, without objection, the meeting is adjourned. Thank you very much, Commissioner Plummer, Mr. Chairman, for your indulgence. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:00 P.M. COMMISSIONER ARTHUR E. TEELE, JR. CHAIRMAN ATTEST: Walter Foeman CITY CLERK Maria J. Argudin ASSISTANT CITY CLERK (SEAL) 106 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999