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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEOPW OMNI CRA 2002-01-28 MinutesCITY OF MIAMI CRA MEETING MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 28, 2002 PREPARED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/CITY HALL Walter J. Foeman/City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST AND OMNI DISTRICTS On the 28th day of January 2002, the Board of Directors of the Community Redevelopment Agency for the Southeast Overtown/Park West and Omni Districts of the City of Miami met at the Old Miami Arena, VIP Room, 701 Arena Boulevard, Miami, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 5:21 p.m. by Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr., with the following Board Members found to be present: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton (5:24 p.m.) Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez ALSO PRESENT: Carlos A. Gimenez, City Manager, City of Miami Frank Rollason, Assistant City Manager, City of Miami Alejandro Vilarello, City Attorney, City of Miami William R. Bloom, Special Counsel, CRA, City of Miami Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk, City of Miami Sylvia Scheider, Assistant City Clerk, City of Miami Annette Lewis, Executive Director, CRA, City of Miami David Hernandez, Director, Construction Management, CRA City of Miami Anna Rojas, Chief Deputy Clerk, City of Miami An invocation was delivered by Chairman Teele, who then led those present in a pledge of allegiance to the flag. 1. DIRECT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) TO PUBLISH CRA MEETING AGENDAS SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO SAID MEETING DATES AND TO INCLUDE PUBLICATION OF SAME ON INTERNET Chairman Teele: Mr. Clerk, would you call the roll? Walter Foeman (City Clerk): Roll call. Board member Gonzalez. Board Member Gonzalez: Yes, sir. Mr. Foeman: Board member Regalado. January 28, 2002 r- Board Member Regalado: Here. Mr. Foeman: Chairman Teele. Chairman Teele: Here. The Chair would also like to note the presence of the City staff, the Manager, and the other members of the City staff. The Chairman will entertain a motion, changing the agenda requirement from five days to one week. Board Member Gonzalez: Move it. Board Member Regalado: Second. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded, that the agenda shall be prepared and published one week prior to, as opposed to five days. Is there a discussion? In addition, that includes on the Internet. Is this agenda on the Internet? I mean, on our website? Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): The agenda is, sir. Chairman Teele: All right. So, the agenda is published on the website. All those in favor of the motion to change the notice requirement and the publication of the agenda from five days to seven, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All opposed? The following motion was introduced by Board Member Gonzalez, who moved for its adoption: SEOPW/CRA MOTION 02-1 OMNI/CRA MOTION 02-1 A MOTION DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) TO PUBLISH THE CRA MEETING AGENDAS SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO SAID MEETING DATES AND TO INCLUDE THE PUBLICATION OF SAME ON THE INTERNET. 2 January 28, 2002 OM Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Teele: All right. As consistent, I do know that Commissioner Winton plans to be here. I do know that Commissioner Sanchez may not be able to be here. What we'd like to do is take up any non -action items first, and give Commissioner Winton time. But the Chair does note the requirement of a Special Commission meeting, following this meeting, and I will be asking the Chairman of the Commission to preside or to convene the meeting at that time. And, further, that this meeting needs to be ended by 7 p.m. 3 January 28, 2002 2. TABLED: PROPOSED RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH MASONIC LODGE (See #8). Chairman Teele: Let me also note this. Mr. Worshipful Master, how many -- would you just come and address the Board for a minute, please? Introduce yourself and -- is there another Worshipful Master, as well, now? Richard Elamin: The newly elected Worshipful Master could not get off from his job. Chairman Teele: And you are? Mr. Elamin: I'm the past Master. I was the Worshipful Master last year. And we also have Chairman Teele: Your name and address for the record, please. Mr. Elamin: Richard Elamin. The address is 15286 Northwest 178 Terrace, representing New Providence Masonic Lodge 365. Chairman Teele: Mr. Elamin, I just wanted to welcome you here. And I note that you have a number of your lodge members, and we're looking close -- we're looking forward to working closely with you and the Lodge, as we move forward. Mr. Elamin: Yes. We're more than happy to be here. I have with me our -- Chairman of our Trustee Board and our Trustee Board. If they would stand, please. We have our Executive Board, our Junior Warden, and our Senior Warden (UNINTELLIGIBLE), and the rest of our members -- a few of our members. Chairman Teele: All right. Thank you very much. We'll get to your item. But I did want to welcome you here. And I appreciate very much the role that New Providence has played in Overtown for how many years, 70 years, 60 years? Mr. Elamin: Yes, sir. 4 January 28, 2002 3. DIRECT CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SCHEDULE DISCUSSION AND PLAN REGARDING CAMILLUS HOUSE ON MARCH CRA BOARD MEETING; DISCUSSION ON HOMELESS PROBLEMS IN CITY. Chairman Teele: All right. The other item -- Mr. Abrams, I know that you're very expensive, and you may be charging us by the hour. Would you just come forward, please, and give us any report that you'd like to give us? The Chair notes the presence of Commissioner Winton. Commissioner Winton, we've only taken up one item, and that was to change the requirement of the agenda from five days to seven days notice. That's the only item we've taken up. Vice Chairman Winton: I don't know if that will help. Chairman Teele: You don't know if that will help? Vice Chairman Winton: Well, I never got mine, OK, for the five-day notice. Mike Abrams: Thank you, Chairman Teele. You would never allow us to charge by the hour. And just for the record, I want to remind you that you engaged our firm ... Chairman Teele: Your name and address. Mr. Abrams: Oh, I apologize. Not experienced at these things. Mike Abrams, 20859 Northeast 32nd Avenue, Aventura, Florida, and I'm with the firm of Katz, Kutter, Alderman, Bryant, and Yon. And we were retained by the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency), a little over a year ago, for the purposes of trying to obtain federal funding for the relocation of the Camillus House. And, at the Chairman's request, I'm pleased to give you a brief report on the results of this past Congressional Session, which we are very excited about. We were successful -- and I think Dale was here, too, from the Camillus House -- in obtaining a half a million dollars ($500,000) out of the federal budget for the relocation of the Camillus House. Of course, that doesn't pay for the whole thing. And we were a little hopeful, at the outset of the Session, that we were going to get more than that, but September I lth changed the landscape of Washington, and we think, you know, given that, that this is a very, very good result, and gives us a lot of momentum for the forthcoming year. It also, I think, gives us the credibility and the standing to go to HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) and try to get some agency funding from them. Congresswoman Meek's office was obviously very, very, very helpful. Peter (INAUDIBLE) worked closely with the Chairman of House Appropriations. Congressman Bill Young, who's from the Pinelas County area. And, finally, Congressman Obee, who is the ranking Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, really did yeoman's work for us in closing this out, in conference. So, that was the results from this past Session. We're very hopeful and optimistic about the upcoming Session. I'll be glad to answer any questions, Mr. Chairman. Chairman Teele: I know that you work closely with Commissioner Regalado, and I want to express my appreciation. Your colleague from Washington indicated that he had been keeping him involved. Is Mr. Simpson, Dale Simpson, our partner, here. Dale, would you just like to come forward and put your name and address on the record. And then, maybe, together, you all can answer any questions. We have Commissioner Gonzalez here, and I'd like to make sure that 5 January 28, 2002 he gets an opportunity to meet with you all, privately and publicly, on any matter that's of interest to him. Dale Simpson: Sure. Dale Simpson, 336 Northwest 5th Street, Miami, Executive Director of Camillus House. Vice Chairman Winton: I've kind of -- and so my apologies here, both to Commissioner Teele and to y'all. I shouldn't have lost track. But I kind of lost track of where we are in the process for relocation. Chairman Teele: We all have lost track. Vice Chairman Winton: I mean, it's just -- I mean, you get caught up in other things and you forget, and you're not following. And, so, where are we? Mr. Simpson: If you remember where we were last time, that's where we are now. Chairman Teele: Maybe two steps behind it. Commissioner Winton and Commissioner Gonzalez, look, the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) has had, as its highest and number one priority, for the last three years in our budget documents, the removal of slum and blight that inhibits the tax increment base of the Southeast Overtown/Park West District. In effect, the Camillus House represents an artificial ceiling on the tax increment. Mr. Simpson: Right. Chairman Teele: The theory being, if we can remove the Camillus House and put it in a position where it can function in a different manner, that is, where the services are not being provided from the sidewalk, but in an enclosed building, even if it's in the same location. Vice Chairman Winton: Right. Chairman Teele: Even if it's in the same location, it will enhance our role, and it's probably the best dollars that we can spend, as a Redevelopment Authority, in increasing our tax base. And, in that regard, the CRA and the Camillus House have initialed, but not formally approved, a Memorandum of Agreement, and a document that would provide that the CRA will use our best efforts and our resources and our consultants, our lobbyists, our staff, to facilitate any move that they would like to make in or outside of the CRA. Pursuant to that, we've instructed our Washington representatives, which Mr. Abrams represents, that our highest priority is the Camillus House. And the report today, essentially, is that they're indicating that, working on our dime, the Washington representatives have secured a half a million dollars ($500,000) in the budget appropriations or the appropriations for the Camillus House. That's consistent with our agreement. The bottom line of that agreement says that, if we are a part of the relocation, that is, if we can identify space land, then what we would propose to do is do a land swap. In other words, wherever we purchase, buy or locate them, we would provide them with the land, and we would take over their land, as a way of doing sort of a non -cash transaction, as it relates to that. 6 January 28, 2002 And that agreement has never been fully ratified by this Board. It has been ratified by your Board, is that right? Mr. Simpson: Correct. Chairman Teele: And, so, they're sort of waiting. In the interim, the Camillus House has, basically, independently of us -- and they have that right -- they have identified space along the northern part of our Omni District, that they are actively pursuing and continuing to pursue, and they have said to me at every turn, that unless the CRA comes up with a better location, they're going to stay with that location. Now, that doesn't -- we've authorized surveys, environmental. We've got an appraisal out on at least two sites, one outside of the district. We had Special Counsel to give us an opinion that we could buy outside of the district. All of those are just different actions that we have taken to facilitate or move forward on that agreement. Vice Chairman Winton: And, so, Dale, what do we need to do to move the process forward, to get -- and I don't want to lose track of something Commissioner Teele said, because I've said the same thing. The crucial ingredient, in my mind, is getting the new Camillus House built, as opposed to the current Camillus House, which is a contributor to the problem. And I don't care if it gets rebuilt on the site that it's on. And, so, if we can move forward with any of the alternate sites or the site you're on, and things we can do to make that process move forward more quickly, you know, I'd be real interested to hear that. So, if you can give a little thought to that, frankly, you could send me a letter and send a copy to the CRA Office, and we can get that on our agenda, at a subsequent CRA Board meeting, so that we can help get this off the dime. And one of the reasons why I bring this up -- I mean, y'all have triggered here, and I probably wouldn't have done it had you not been here. But the issue of homelessness downtown is getting worse and worse. It is not getting better. I don't give a hoot what the HAC (Homeless Assistance Center) people say. And I think part of the problem is, at least something I've heard, is that their beds are full all the time. And, so, that creates a new set of problems. But we have a serious problem, and I've been dealing with it, personally. The last two times I've been in or near downtown, whether it was in Park West, I stopped at the -- what is that? Whatever the gas station there is on Brickell — right across -- not Brickell, on Biscayne Boulevard, right across the street from the park, and I got hit -- you know, this is probably 7:30, 8 o'clock at night -- I got hit four times before I could get the nozzle in my gas tank for people that were homeless, wanting to sell me a newspaper, to sell me the London Bridge, to help me pump my gas, to fill up my tires, to do whatever it is. And I was downtown with the Mayor. We had a meeting downtown, I think the night before last. We left the Banker's Club at 7, 7:30, and I got hit -- again, I don't know if there's something magic to this number -- but four times walking from One Biscayne Tower to my building, which is three blocks. And just people right on my heels. And I can growl real hard, so -- but to someone else, that would be very bothersome. And we've got a real issue here. And I have said, from the beginning, when you unveil this new plan, Dale, that the new Camillus House can help -- can become a solution to the problem, as opposed to a contributor to the problem. And, so, I guess I'm about to regain an additional focus on this issue, and will make a commitment to do everything I can to move this thing forward, as fast as we can. And Commissioner Teele has made -- has come up with lots of good ideas, and has been a major supporter of this. And, so, I just want to say, Commissioner Teele, that I'm going to -- I'm 7 January 28, 2002 waking up again, and I'm going to help you -- be willing to help you any way I can, so that we can move this forward fast. Chairman Teele: Commissioner Winton, what we'd like to do is take about 60 days and schedule, for the March meeting, a major discussion and plan regarding the Camillus House, if that's all right. That gives everybody notice and time. And it's all about land, and it's about neighborhoods, and just know that nowhere are we going to have anybody saying, "It's a good idea." So, we start with that vantage point. We also have to be careful -- the City Attorney, I guess, will advise us that we need to just stick with our role as CRA Board members here, because in another light, we may have to have some public hearings, and we certainly don't want to predispose ourselves on any matter that we may have to vote on in a different context. But if it's satisfactory, that we will schedule a CRA Board meeting for March, to include as its main item, the Camillus House, and a plan from the staff on that. Vice Chairman Winton: And, Dale, I would appreciate that letter, that kind of -- in bullet point fashion or something easy for me to read, that outlines a series of next steps that have to occur in chronological order, so that I can have a clearer understanding of what those next steps are, and we can be thinking about that. Board Member Regalado: Mr. Chairman? Chairman Teele: Commissioner Regalado. Board Member Regalado: Your point is very well taken on the issue of the homeless, but I think that what Johnny was trying to say is that the problem is getting worse than before. And I think that that, as you said, should mean that the CRA, who has taken the responsibility of guiding this issue through, should become more involved, more proactive, even in the planning, and helping you guys in Washington. Because I tell you something, the moment that we are able to make an announcement, people will at least have some hope that this problem is going to be resolved. But let me tell you something -- and, Mr. Chairman, I know that what you said, very clearly -- because we will have to deal with the issue probably in the City Commission and other -- but let me tell you, my daughter lives in downtown. So, I went the other day to pick up some things. And during the jazz Festival, there were homeless -- Chairman Teele: Everywhere. Board Member Regalado: -- selling the parking meters to the people for five dollars ($5), and if you won't pay the five dollars ($5), they won't let you park. Simple as that. They will refuse, and they will sit, and they will not let you park. And, you know, it's -- it was at night, and people were really scared. People left the area. I didn't. But people left the area very scared. So, I -- we have a situation. And the NET (Neighborhood Enhancement Team) Office is not, I guess, involved with this. They don't have to. The Police Department, or whatever. But just the fact that we can make some announcement would make the people understand that we're trying to do something with -- to deal with the whole issue of homeless in the downtown area. 8 January 28, 2002 Chairman Teele: Chairman Regalado, let me say this: The Camillus House is a piece of the homeless equation. The problem that you're outlining takes place every night before a Heat game. If you go down to any Heat game, every game, night game, the homeless control the parking meters, and from 395 -- literally, from 14th Street, on Miami Avenue, all the way over to -- beyond the Camillus House, particularly around I Ith Street and 1Oth Street, around the -- and before the NAP (Network Access Point), in that area, these people have nothing to do with the Camillus House, per se. This is the old -- I guess, out of habit -- the Old Miami Rescue Mission Alumnus hanging around there. We have a serious problem. And Commissioner Winton said it is his district, but it's really City of Miami, it's redevelopment. And it really is a problem that we're paying the money, and it's going to the Homeless Trust to oversee the whole homeless problem, but we need to -- I think the CRA cannot take on a responsibility greater than, you know, our mandate and Charter. The homeless problem is one which the County has given the Homeless Assistance Trust, and the County -- the City and the County have a unique relationship in that. And we need to appeal to the Manager, in the context of City Commission, as well as CRA, to let's do an "A" to "Z" review of this, and see how we can come up with a plan. Because I'm afraid that to see the Camillus House as a solution is really to miss about -- Vice Chairman Winton: I agree a hundred percent. Chairman Teele: -- 40/50 percent of the problem. What's happening down 14th Street right now, you know, the crossing -- going back and forth from Overtown to the Omni and all of that, is really just totally out of control. Dale, you -- Mr. Simpson: Yes, if I may. The -- I will respond to Commissioner Winton in a letter form. But I've already had a discussion, and we'll send you a copy of the letter that I gave to Mayor Diaz. One of the things that I think needs to happen is that we have not set down, yet, and said, as a community, we're going to end this within two years, three years, whatever, to Camillus House. Our values are such that we don't believe it's appropriate for anybody to sleep on the street, anywhere in this City. We want that ended. That's not right, for all kinds of reasons, mainly, our human values. Secondly, this has to be worked out jointly with the County. Vice Chairman Winton: Right. Mr. Simpson: The County has -- is the recipient of the vast amount of funds, both from the Federal and from the State coffers, to deal with the problem. There was an original plan that allowed for the construction of a three -to -five hundred -bed center in North Dade. Nothing every happened with it. Part of the problem in the central City, which we're all aware of, is that when people come in, for whatever reason, for services into the City of Miami, and they get out of court, and they get out of the hospital, they stay here. They don't have a place to go back to in North Dade, if they come from North Dade. South Dade, we have a fair number of facilities now. But there are solutions. There are concrete solutions to this issue. And one of the things that has been needed is the political will, and I see it in our City now. I see that it's there, and we need to act now, because this isn't going to happen overnight. Making the commitment has to happen first. There are funds available, and some of the issues don't require funds. Some of it may require new legislation in Tallahassee. Needs to be addressed. Certain practices that fall into the rubric of homeless on the street, that are probably illegal, that are tolerated because it's a 9 January 28, 2002 difficult group, that needs to be changed. That will be changed and can be changed with legislation, if necessary. I think we have, in you gentlemen, and in the Mayor, and in this City, not just in Camillus House, we have the leadership to solve this problem, and I think we need to move forward and do that. And I will cooperate with you at every level. Vice Chairman Winton: Dale, you might, then, if you don't mind -- because it's clear that you've thought about this -- send me a second letter, and the second letter would outline kind of your strategy in terms of, I guess, two parts: One, who the players are that we might bring to the table for a round -one meeting. And, secondly, what some of the recommended steps you would suggest we take, that begins to get us moving in some direction. The first part is getting the right players to the table for a meeting that would include, on the agenda, some of the ideas that you have to begin moving us forward in this realm. So, if you could spend a little bit of time thinking about that, and get me that letter, I would appreciate it. Mr. Simpson: I will. Chairman Teele: All right. Carlos Gimenez (City Manager): Mr. Chairman, part of the problem that we're experiencing now is that we're finding that with (INAUDIBLE) settlement, in order to get some of the homeless off the street, you have to offer them a bed. And we're finding that we are running out of beds, and, therefore, we can't get the homeless off the street. So, one of the solutions that we need to have is, I think -- the way that the Homeless Trust is structured, a lot of the resources -- most of the resources go into the HAC, which is a continuum of care. We also need to understand that there are a number of homeless that are really not appropriate to go into the HAC, for whatever reason, and you need a much simpler, you know, place where they can go, they can take a shower, they can eat, and basically be housed for a night, without the other services that go along with HAC, because a lot of them don't want those services, and they don't even qualify for them. And if you don't have the beds available in the HAC and the other places, we can't get them off the street. Mr. Simpson: And to add to that, Mr. Manager, the HAC is a model that is a very good model for what they do, but we can house a lot of the 1800 people left on the street in much less grand fashion, meet the need of the individuals in a dignified way, and have options for them. I think it's very important to realize -- and this can't be stated enough -- that all of these facilities should not be within the City of Miami. Vice Chairman Winton: Amen. Mr. Simpson: All right? And Camillus House is not just based in the City of Miami. We have 800 beds from Homestead to 79th Street. So, it's not -- we're not just in the City of Miami, and don't believe all services should be centralized here. Mr. Gimenez: There's another aspect to this, also, is that we need to talk to the County, not just about the homeless issue and how they're dealing with the homeless, but also how they treat prisoner processing. 10 January 28, 2002 Vice Chairman Winton: Right, right. Mr. Gimenez: We've talked about it over and over again. Most municipalities, they arrest some individuals once. When we do our stats, we find out that our average is, we arrest the individual 11 times. So, obviously, what's happening is, they come into the City, get processed in the City, they walk out, and they stay here, and now they become our problem. And it really is a Countywide problem, and they're not giving us any of the funds to really deal with the situation. Mr. Simpson: There is an additional issue of Miami Beach, which is not part of the County program. I'm meeting separately on similar issues with Mayor Dermer, but Miami Beach needs to be included in this process, as well, because there's a lot of people that wind up on the Beach, homeless, or in trouble, and somehow they get across the Causeway. So, these are issues -- Vice Chairman Winton: Back here? Mr. Simpson: Yes, back here. Vice Chairman Winton: Right. Now, that's a very complex issue with a lot of different component parts. Mr. Simpson: But it's an issue that can be solved. Vice Chairman Winton: Yes. Thank you. I didn't mean to take up the whole meeting, Commissioner Teele. Chairman Teele: Commissioner Winton, as I said, the number one fiscal -- the number one budget issue that the CRA -- if we can begin to solve this problem, we literally could play "Happy days are here again." Because the -- while the Tax Increment District has grown beyond our wildest expectations over the last two years in the Southeast Overtown/Park West area, whatever is happening, it has an article official ceiling because of the — Vice Chairman Winton: Right. Chairman Teele: -- manner in which this is being done. So, the sooner we can address this -- the problem though, in my mind, is that this is really -- the CRA is a part of this, but we're really a smaller part of this than -- and this is a discussion really that should be set up for the City Commission, and we need the support of the Budget Office, particularly -- because, you know, we talk about this HAC, but who is the City liaison to the HAC? And how much involvement do we really have, Mr. Manager? What percentage of all that money that's collected -- it's a tax - owned restaurant -- what percentage of that's collected in the City of Miami? I would imagine, probably about 25 to 30 percent. Mr. Gimenez: Twenty-five to 30 percent. 11 January 28, 2002 Chairman Teele: Twenty-five to 30 percent. And, yet, we're not even consulted about this thing. And the problem is disproportionate. I've had candid conversations with Mr. Chapman, Albert Chapman, and as Mr. Simpson has graciously said, what they do -- for what they do, they do very well, but that is not the "A" to "Z" in this. That's more like the "A" to "C" in this thing. Vice Chairman Winton: Right. Chairman Teele: And this — the rest of this is just left up here, and it comes back to the City Manager in a hundred different ways, and the Police Department, 14 arrests. We need to organize ourselves, and maybe we can appeal to the Mayor, Mr. Chairman, to have a full discussion on this. But I think more than discussing it, we need to request the City Manager's Office to analyze it and come up with some recommendations, and some areas, through conversations and maybe meetings with Dale Simpson and others, but we've got a real problem. Mr. Gimenez: At the last Trust meeting, Frank Rollason was there. He expressed part of our view, that -- exactly what you said -- that this is "A" -- they have "A" to "C", and we need to get to "A" through "Z". And a part of the problem is, it's a philosophical issue with some of the members of -- Chairman Teele: It's very much a philosophical issue. Mr. Gimenez: It definitely is. And there are some powerful members of the Trust that feel that the homeless issue should be handled in one way. We disagree. We feel that homeless -- there's not just one type of homeless individual. There's a variety of different types, and they all need to be, you know, put to the appropriate agency or service that will handle them. So, I think your suggestion is very good. There is -- Commissioner Gort was the Commission, I believe, liaison to the Homeless Trust. Probably need to have another appointment to that. And I've indicated to Frank, at the next Homeless Trust meeting, I wanted to be there, along with Frank, so that we could start this dialogue. And we need to change -- and some of these monies need to go into different types of programs, because we're the ones -- the City of Miami suffers the brunt of the problem. Chairman Teele: Disproportionately. Mr. Gimenez: Absolutely. Chairman Teele: We have more of the resources here. We have more of the problem here. And how many members of the Trust do we basically have that are people that are responding -- Mr. Gimenez: I believe two, the City Manager's Office and a Commissioner. There's probably about 20. Mr. Simpson: Twenty-four. Mr. Gimenez: Twenty-four? 12 January 28, 2002 Mi Mr. Simpson: Mr. Chairman, the legislation that created that half -penny sales tax only allows for it to go to two places: Either homeless services of the City of Miami or the HAC, community partnership for homeless. Chairman Teele: How much have we gotten for the City of Miami? What's the -- Mr. Simpson: I have no idea. Unidentified Speaker: I don't think it says anything -- Mr. Gimenez: We get for -- Vice Chairman Winton: I don't think so, either. Mr. Gimenez: We get for our particular program about two or three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for our outreach program that Lydia does. Chairman Teele: I think the critical thing is that the CRA should pass this issue to the City Commission. Vice Chairman Winton: I agree. Chairman Teele: The City Commission should ask the Manager to do some analysis and some studies. We need to read the legislation and review it, and see just how we can. Because the truth of the matter is, we -- you know, we're a member of the Trust. And then they may say, "Well, you all haven't been to a Trust meeting in the last five years." Yeah, we need to know what the facts are before we start complaining, so... Mr. Simpson: The legislation was helped to be created by someone in the room, but as I understand it, the way it was done is that -- Chairman Teele: It was my legislation. Mr. Simpson: Yes. Just before CPHI came into existence, the legislation created this revenue source, but it was restricted to new agencies. Existing agencies couldn't get the money. CPHI then became the only agency that was eligible. And I don't know if there's a separate mechanism for funding the City's homeless outreach, but I thought that was part of that package. Mr. Gimenez: I think we get a grant from the County to do the outreach from the Trust, itself. Mr. Simpson: Not true. That's not true. Chairman Teele: All right. 13 January 28, 2002 Vice Chairman Winton: Well, I think, Commissioner, you're right, and we need to get this on the -- Chairman Teele: The City Commission. Vice Chairman Winton: -- City Commission agenda, and take this back up again, and put together the right kind of team, internally, to begin to address this issue globally. Chairman Teele: All right. Before you came in, Commissioner Winton, we did announce that there's a need for a Special Commission meeting, which Commissioner Regalado (INAUDIBLE) being called, and he's going to preside. And we also have the need to adjourn by 7 o'clock. So, any Commission member or any Board member may defer any item, when it comes up, simply by saying, "I'd like to defer." That's always been the way I've preferred to operate, and especially over the next 60 days with a new Board member coming onboard. 14 January 28, 2002 4. REQUIRE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PERIODICALLY PROVIDE TO CRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS WRITTEN NOTICE OF ALL WORK ORDERS ISSUED IN EXCESS OF $15,000 FOR ALL ONGOING PROJECTS, FOR ALL CONSULTANTS. Chairman Teele: Item 1A. Madam Director, what is this item? Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): A resolution of the Board of Directors of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency, requiring the Executive Director to periodically provide the CRA Board of Directors for information and discussion purposes written notice of all work orders issued in excess of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for all ongoing projects. Chairman Teele: Commissioner Winton, based upon one of your concerns that you've expressed over the last year, and as a result of Mr. Hernandez coming in as the Director of Development, your instincts were probably more right than I would choose to want to admit. But I think one of the ways to get at some of the issues that we've got to address are the work orders that are being issued by the Executive Director, and this simply requires that they provide us with notice of all work orders of over fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). Vice Chairman Winton: Great. Ms. Lewis: Sir, an oversight on our part. This should also apply to the Omni CRA. Chairman Teele: This what? It applies to both CRAB? Ms. Lewis: That's correct, sir. Vice Chairman Winton: Which it should. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton. Vice Chairman Winton: Yes. Board Member Regalado: Second. Chairman Teele: Second by Commissioner Regalado. Is there objection? All in favor say aye. The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All opposed. 15 January 28, 2002 '_w The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-02 OMNI/CRA RESOLUTION 02-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") REQUIRING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PERIODICALLY PROVIDE TO THE CRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION PURPOSES, WRITTEN NOTICE OF ALL WORK ORDERS ISSUED IN EXCESS OF $15,000 FOR ALL ONGOING PROJECTS, FOR ALL CONSULTANTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF MAY 1, 2002. (Here follows body of the 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: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 16 January 28, 2002 ­ S. AUTHORIZE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF MIAMI-DARE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REGARDING REDEVELOPMENT OPTIONS OF EXCESS PROPERTIES OWNED BY SCHOOL BOARD WITHIN CRA REDEVELOPMENT BOUNDARIES. Chairman Teele: Next item. Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): A resolution of the Board of Directors of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency authorizing the CRA Executive Director to meet with representatives of Miami -Dade County School Board. Chairman Teele: Is there objection? Is there a motion? Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton. Board Member Regalado: Moved and second. Second. Chairman Teele: Seconded by Commissioner Regalado. This is to work with the School Board on properties -- excess properties that they may have. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All opposed, same right. The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-3 OMNI/CRA RESOLUTION 02-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CPA) AUTHORIZING THE CPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF MIAMI- DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ("SCHOOL BOARD") REGARDING REDEVELOPMENT OPTIONS OF ANY EXCESS PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD WITHIN THE CRA REDEVELOPMENT BOUNDARIES CONSISTENT WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 163, AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO JOINTLY WORK WITH ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND TO SUBMIT ANY RESULTING PLANS OR RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR REVIEW. 17 January 28, 2002 '_'o (Here follows body of the 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: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzdlez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 18 January 28, 2002 6. AMEND CONTRACT WITH DOVER KOHL & PARTNERS BY AUTHORIZING CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTS WITH CONSULTANTS DAVID CARDWELL, DON ZUCHELLI AND GUILLERMO OLMEDILLO FOR PURPOSE OF UPDATING CRA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. Chairman Teele: Next item. Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): A resolution of the Board of Directors of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency, resolution amending CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) resolutions Southeast Overtown/Park West, CRA Resolution 01 -- Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton. Board Member Regalado: Second. Vice Chairman Winton: Second by Commissioner Regalado. Is there objection? All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AMENDING CRA RESOLUTIONS SEOPW/CRA R-01-105 AND SEOPW/CRA R-01-51 TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH DOVER KOHL & PARTNERS BY AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTS WITH CONSULTANTS DAVID CARDWELL, DON ZUCHELLI AND GUILLERMO OLMEDILLO FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING THE CRA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN DATED OCTOBER 1982 IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES 163.360.361 AND 362 AS APPLICABLE. (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) 19 January 28, 2002 RM Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 20 January 28, 2002 - 7. AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PARTICIPATE AS SPONSOR OF COTTON CLUB 2002 JAZZ & BLUES SHOWCASE EVENT SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2002 AT LYRIC THEATER, BY PROVIDING CASH GRANT, $4,500, AND IN -KIND SUPPORT, $1,216 FOR RENTAL OF LYRIC THEATER. Chairman Teele: Next item. This is a for -profit company, is that right? Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): That is correct, sir. Chairman Teele: And is -- the only thing that I would want is to restrict our dollars to renting of the building, the venue, and providing resources within the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency). In other words, I have no problem with this, as long as these are in -kind dollars. In other words, no cash to the company. Ms. Lewis: And that's our normal -- what we've adopted recently, sir. Chairman Teele: And just so that everybody is clear, Commissioner Regalado, what we want to do is try, in a very indirect way, to support the various venues. This is a venue of the Lyric Theater, and, in effect, we would be paying the rent for the Lyric Theater, trying to encourage use for appropriate activities. Is there objection or concerns? Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton. Board Member Gonzalez: Second. Chairman Teele: Seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All opposed. 21 January 28, 2002 The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PARTICIPATE AS A SPONSOR OF THE COTTON CLUB 2002 JAZZ & BLUES SHOWCASE EVENT SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2002 AT THE LYRIC THEATER, BY PROVIDING A CASH GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,500 AND IN -KIND SUPPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,216 FOR THE RENTAL OF THE LYRIC THEATER. (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 22 January 28, 2002 M 8. AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ENTER INTO RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH SCHRINERS MASONIC LODGE, $9,000, TO ACCOMMODATE CRA IN PLANNING COMPARABLE USE OF MASONIC LODGE FOR PURPOSE OF CARRYING OUT 3RD AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS (See #2). Chairman Teele: Next item. Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): A resolution of the Board of Directors of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency, authorizing the Executive Director to rent space and to enter into a rental agreement with Schriners Masonic Lodge, on a transitional flat rate basis, without setting a precedent, at a cost not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per month, for one thousand square feet, during a planning period of 18 months, with a total expenditure not to exceed nine thousand dollars ($9,000) of the subject period, with a full mutual agreement that this rent is not representative of the market rate, shall accommodate the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) in planning an appropriate and comparable use of the Masonic Lodge for purpose of carrying out the 3rd Avenue Redevelopment Plans, pursuant to resolution -- Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: All right. Moved. Second. Mr. -- Board Member Gonzalez: Second. Chairman Teele: Mr. Former Worshipful Master, could you just come forward and let me just make sure everybody understands what we're doing here. The Masonic Lodge has agreed to work with the City of Miami and the CRA in making space available for various programming and activities. We're paying you substantially below what would be a market rent, but in all probability, we will not have a full use of the building. We're trying to plan what the uses will be. So, we have that agreement on that. We're working with the City, Frank -- Mr. Rollason, the Police Chief, and others have looked at the building to determine what uses, if any, could be made there. And we're looking forward to working closely with you on that. We appreciate the fact that the rent has been substantially discounted. And what we're saying is that this rent is not a precedent. We would pay whatever the normal rate is, but we're not paying the normal rate right now, based upon just our desire to look at this as a plan. We may do something. We may not. In either event, you'll be able to terminate it and put aside, if you'd like to. Richard Elamin: Yes, sir. I really thank you very much. Chairman Teele: All right. And is there a motion? Vice Chairman Winton: I already moved it. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton. It's been moved and second. Mr. Rollason, I know you all have looked -- you all are looking at the buildings, and we're looking at a series of 23 January 28, 2002 a M buildings around, and I would hope that you would make yourself known to the Worshipful -- former Worshipful Master, and -- Frank Rollason (Director, Building & Zoning): We've been over and we've looked at it, and there are some possibilities that we could use it, connecting with NET (Neighborhood Enhancement Team) and with the PSTs (Problem Solving Team), and the police portion of NET. So, we think there's some potential there to do something with that area. Chairman Teele: All right. Moved and seconded. Is there objection? All those in favor, say aye. The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All opposed. The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENT SPACE AND TO ENTER INTO A RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHRINERS MASONIC LODGE, ON A TRANSITIONAL, FLAT RATE BASIS, WITHOUT SETTING A PRECEDENT, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $500 PER MONTH FOR 1,000 SQUARE FEET, DURING A PLANNING PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS, WITH THE TOTAL EXPENDITURE NOT TO EXCEED $9,000 OF THE SUBJECT PERIOD, WITH THE FULL MUTUAL AGREEMENT THAT THIS RENT IS NOT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MARKET RATE, TO ACCOMMODATE THE CRA IN PLANNING AN APPROPRIATE AND COMPARABLE USE OF THE MASONIC LODGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING OUT THE 3RD AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION SEOPW/CRA R-98-14 AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES 163, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THAT THE SUBJECT AGREEMENT BE MADE RETROACTIVE TO JUNE 1, 2001. 24 January 28, 2002 OR rm (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Teele: Any use, by the way, would probably wind up being not a CRA use, just so that we're all aware, but would be a City use more so. 25 January 28, 2002 I 9. APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CRA, $20,000, TO CITY'S CLERK'S OFFICE FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS CLERK OF BOARD; UNUSED FUNDS BE RETURNED TO CRA AT END OF 4T1 QUARTER; APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CRA, $15,000 TO CITY'S CLERK'S OFFICE FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS CLERK OF THE BOARD, UNUSED FUNDS BE RETURNED TO CRA AT END OF 4TH QUARTER. APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CRA, $50,000, TO CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS CRA GENERAL COUNSEL, UNUSED FUNDS BE RETURNED TO CRA AT END OF 4TH QUARTER. Chairman Teele: The next item. Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): A resolution of the Board of Directors -- Chairman Teele: Now, Ms. Lewis, we can read it. You'll just explain what we're doing. Ms. Lewis: I'm sorry. In the Item F and Item G, we have our allocations to the City Attorney, as well as the City Clerk. And what these two resolutions are doing is ensuring that the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) pays their portion of services used by -- of the City services that we use as the -- Commissioner Gonzalez: So moved. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Gonzalez. Vice Chairman Winton: But isn't it different -- second. Chairman Teele: Second. Vice Chairman Winton: Isn't it different than that? Aren't you -- didn't you say that we're going to -- it's kind of a bookkeeping thing. Ms. Lewis: Right. Vice Chairman Winton: Where we're going to -- Chairman Teele: It's more than a bookkeeping thing. Vice Chairman Winton: -- set up a ledger of, you know, up to thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000), but if we spend twenty-five -- Chairman Teele: We're transferring thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000). Ms. Lewis: We call them "operating transfers" from -- Chairman Teele: It's going to transfer from our book to their book. But if they don't spend it, they've got to transfer it back. 26 January 28, 2002 .-e Vice Chairman Winton: Well -- OK. So, that's my point. And, so, there was some concern -- at least that's what the part of the agenda that Annette and I got through this morning -- some concern that the leftover money wouldn't get transferred back. I mean, some way or another, that bookkeeping wouldn't quite work right. Ms. Lewis: This resolution ensures that if we had transferred excess dollars, that it comes back to the CRA, or if we hadn't paid enough, the CRA pays the difference. So, this -- Vice Chairman Winton: Do we get bills from the City Clerk's Office and from the City Attorney's Office? Ms. Lewis: Well Vice Chairman Winton: I mean, how do we know if we spent 10,000 or 35,000? Ms. Lewis: Well, starting this year, for instance, the City Clerk has hired an additional person that will be allocated to the CRA, or that position, or the equivalent of that position, and we're paying for that position. And we had allocated 35,000, but they hadn't hired the person, until recently. So, that allocation is now 23,000 — 23,300. And it's the same situation with the City Attorney, but they haven't hired -- Vice Chairman Winton: Well, I just want to make sure, though, that -- because I've never gone to look and see how this bookkeeping works. Even though we're transferring the 35,000, it's really -- you know, it's going to be like a debit card. I mean -- and so -- so you want to make sure that, on the other side of the ledger, which is the City side -- because I have my CRA hat on right now, not the City hat -- that there is an accounting system that assures that we know that we spent twenty-eight thousand five hundred and sixty-two dollars ($28,562), as opposed to the 35, and that, at the end of the year, the remaining money does get remitted back to us, or a credit is issued, transfers over into the budget. Chairman Teele: It's going to come back to us, and that's because of the way the budgets are swept. Each individual budget is swept into an unallocated amount, and the whole purpose is to ensure that we're not transferring dollars and wind up being swept. And, so, you can get the money back. Vice Chairman Winton: But we're sure that this system that we're entering into can work? Ms. Lewis: But we're asking for quarterly reports. And if they're being assigned to a particular position -- I know the Budget Department works the same, like when I used to work there, and they have allocated APLs, which can tie to an individual so you know how much money has actually been spent on or paid out on that position. Chairman Teele: Commissioner Winton, you will also -- this is not to needle you, at all, but you'll remember that the Commission voted to ask that the DDA (Downtown Development 27 January 28, 2002 Authority), the Off -Street Parking and CRA begin to pay their fully allocated costs -- and MSEA -- pay their fully allocated costs — Vice Chairman Winton: Yeah, MSEA. Chairman Teele: -- of accounting -- I mean, of legal and Clerk services. And so we're just trying to move forward. I don't know if the other agencies are doing that, but -- I think, you know, we get a lot of bang for our buck from both the Clerk and the Attorney. We pay everybody else, but we don't pay ourselves. I mean, we don't -- Vice Chairman Winton: Right. Chairman Teele: It really works to the detriment of the City staff, you know, that we're -- Vice Chairman Winton: And I'm only questioning whether or not an accounting -- an appropriate accounting system is set up to monitor this, or whether or not the City ought to be sending us a bill or something, so that you can -- but just so that there's some monitoring process here so that each side can account for the money that's been put into the -- deposited into this kind of debit account, and each side can measure the number of hours spent to the number of people used, or whatever the measuring device will be, to know precisely where we stand, and that's all I was questioning. So, y'all are comfortable with that, fine. Chairman Teele: All right. That's on Item F. The following resolutions were introduced by Board Member Gonzalez, who moved for their adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) APPROVING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE CRA IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 TO THE CITY OF MIAMI CLERK'S OFFICE FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS CLERK OF THE BOARD, BASED ON THE APPROVED BUDGET, IN RESPONSE TO THE REQUEST OF THE CITY COMMISSION THAT THE AGENCIES OF THE CITY SHARE IN THE COST OF SERVICES PROVIDED, SUCH TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO BE MADE UPON THE CONDITION THAT ANY UNUSED FUNDS BE RETURNED TO THE CRA AT THE END OF THE 4TH QUARTER, FURTHER DIRECTING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO MEET WITH THE CLERK OF THE BOARD AT THE END OF THE 3RD QUARTER TO REVIEW THE LEVEL OF EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR THUS FAR, AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE BOARD TO SUBMIT QUARTERLY REPORTS TO THE CRA BOARD. 28 January 28, 2002 RESOLUTION NO. OMNI/CRA 02-04 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) APPROVING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE CRA IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 TO THE CITY OF MIAMI CLERK'S OFFICE FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS CLERK OF THE BOARD, BASED ON THE APPROVED BUDGET, IN RESPONSE TO THE REQUEST OF THE CITY COMMISSION THAT THE AGENCIES OF THE CITY SHARE IN THE COST OF SERVICES PROVIDED, SUCH TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO BE MADE UPON THE CONDITION THAT ANY UNUSED FUNDS BE RETURNED TO THE CRA AT THE END OF THE 4TH QUARTER, FURTHER DIRECTING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO MEET WITH THE CLERK OF THE BOARD AT THE END OF THE 3' QUARTER TO REVIEW THE LEVEL OF EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR THUS FAR, AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE BOARD TO SUBMIT QUARTERLY REPORTS TO THE CRA BOARD. (Here follows body of resolutions, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Vice Chairman Winton, the resolutions were passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Teele: And Item G would be — Board Member Gonzalez: Move. Chairman Teele: -- the same. Motion by Commissioner Gonzalez. Vice Chairman Winton: Second. Chairman Teele: Second by Commissioner Winton, on the Attorney. Is there an objection? All in favor say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: Item passes. 29 January 28, 2002 The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Gonzalez, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-7.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) APPROVING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE CRA IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 TO THE CITY OF MIAMI ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS CRA GENERAL COUNSEL, BASED ON THE APPROVED BUDGET, IN RESPONSE TO THE REQUEST OF THE CITY COMMISSION THAT THE AGENCIES OF THE CITY SHARE IN THE COST OF SERVICES PROVIDED, SUCH TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO BE MADE UPON THE CONDITION THAT ANY UNUSED FUNDS BE RETURNED TO THE CRA AT THE END OF THE 4TH QUARTER, DIRECTING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO MEET WITH THE CRA GENERAL COUNSEL AT THE END OF THE 3RD QUARTER TO REVIEW THE LEVEL OF EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR THUS FAR, AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE GENERAL COUNSEL TO SUBMIT QUARTERLY REPORTS TO THE CRA BOARD. (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Vice Chairman Winton, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 30 January 28, 2002 10. RECEIVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AS PRESENTED BY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF CRA. Chairman Teele: Item H is a resolution on the monthly financial statement. It's just presented for informational purposes. Is there a second? Vice Chairman Winton: Second. Chairman Teele: Is there objection? All in favor say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Gonzalez, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-08 OMIN/CRA RESOLUTION 02-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) RECEIVING THE MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AS PRESENTED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE CRA. (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Vice Chairman Winton, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 31 January 28, 2002 M 11. APPROVE TRANSMITTAL OF REPORT OF ACTIVITIES FOR SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FY 1999-00 TO MIAMI-DADS COUNTY PURSUANT TO INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. Chairman Teele: And these -- the next four are resolutions relating to the fiscal -- the financial statement year ending 2000, and the budget for the upcoming year. These items are to be transferred to the City and the County, as required by the interlocal agreement. Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Board Member Gonzalez: Second. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton on "I." Board Member Regalado: Second. Chairman Teele: Second by Commissioner Gonzalez. All in favor say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) APPROVING THE TRANSMITTAL OF THE REPORT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FY 1999-00 TO MIAMI- DADE COUNTY PER FLORIDA STATUTES 163.356(3)(C) AND PURSUANT TO THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 32 January 28, 2002 12. APPROVE TRANSMITTAL OF REPORT OF ACTIVITIES FOR OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FY 1999-00 TO MIAMI-DADS COUNTY PURSUANT TO INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. Chairman Teele: On "J", moved by Commissioner Winton. Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Board Member Gonzalez: Second. Chairman Teele: By Commissioner Gonzalez. All in favor say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. OMNUCRA 02-06 A RESOLUTION OF OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) APPROVING THE TRANSMITTAL OF THE REPORT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FY 1999-00 TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PER FLORIDA STATUTES 163.356(3)(C) AND PURSUANT TO THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 33 January 28, 2002 M 13. AUTHORIZE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TRANSMIT APPROVED TAX INCREMENT FUNDS (TIF) BUDGETS FOR FY 2001-02 TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PURSUANT INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. Chairman Teele: On "K." Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton. Board Member Gonzalez: Second. Chairman Teele: By Commissioner Gonzalez. Chairman Teele: All in favor say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TRANSMIT THE APPROVED TAX INCREMENT FUNDS (TIF) BUDGETS FOR FY 2001- 02 TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 163.356(3)(C) THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 34 January 28, 2002 L die, 14. AUTHORIZE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TRANSMIT APPROVED TAX INCREMENT FUNDS (TIF) BUDGETS FOR FY 2001-02 TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PURSUANT TO INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. Chairman Teele: And "L." Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton. Board Member Gonzalez: Second. Chairman Teele: Seconded by Commissioner Gonzdlez. All in favor say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. OMNFCRA 02-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TRANSMIT THE APPROVED TAX INCREMENT FUNDS ("TIF") BUDGETS FOR FY 2001-02 TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 163.356(3)(C) THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gonzdlez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 35 January 28, 2002 15. UPDATE ON WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY (WASA) CONNECTION FEES AS RELATES TO DEVELOPMENT IN REDEVELOPMENT AREA. Chairman Teele: Reports from the Executive Director, WASA (Water and Sewage Authority) connection fees. Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): For item 2L, deferred to David Hernandez. David Hernandez (Director, Construction Management, CRA): I've done a little bit of research, and I can honestly say that the Miami -Dade Water and Sewer rates were extremely high. Chairman Teele: No kidding. Mr. Hernandez: No. The personal property within the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) -- Vice Chairman Winton: (INAUDIBLE) researching in that. Sorry, David. Mr. Hernandez: There's a couple of problems that we're trying to redevelop, especially in this area. Phase I, we've been working on Jackson Soul Food. Just to give you a brief background. On 9/25/01, the County passed a resolution in an attempt to exempt certain business from the areas for the payment of WASA connection. Some of these areas have fallen into where we have the Empowerment Zone, and then there's another area within that Empowerment Zone called the "Enterprise Zone." And they (INAUDIBLE) passed an ordinance, again in 1980 -- in September, and basically the criteria titles them -- Vice Chairman Winton: September of what? Mr. Hernandez: September of 2000 -- of `01. Vice Chairman Winton: '01. Chairman Teele: By Commissioner Carey. Vice Chairman Winton: Oh, OK. Mr. Hernandez: Correct. So, now — which, together, went to certain exemptions within WASA charges. And, basically, the main criteria is that 25 percent of the employees in that commercial establishment reside in that Enterprise Zone. So, that's where we are right now. There's a lot of — and, basically, the Enterprise Zone within — the Empowerment Zone falls between the boundary of somewhere between Northwest 4th Street and loth Street, anywhere between Northwest 7th Avenue, and anywhere in between 5th Avenue, within that area. Chairman Teele: Seventh Avenue and 5th Avenue? Ms. Lewis: Let me explain this, because, originally, when I -- 36 January 28, 2002 Chairman Teele: Well, that's nothing but public housing. From 5th Avenue to 7th Avenue, in Overtown, between 8th Street and 395, that's nothing but public housing. Mr. Hernandez: That is correct. Chairman Teele: The County just basically -- Vice Chairman Winton: Exempted themselves. Chairman Teele: -- they exempted themselves. I mean -- Vice Chairman Winton: Why are we surprised? Chairman Teele: One of the issues here is that we're struggling with every business that we try to help, every business that we're trying to get more jobs into, whether it be in the Omni or the CRA. One of the biggest inhibiting factors that is -- is the connection costs, and we learned this from Soyka, even there on 55th and Biscayne. I mean, even people who are financially well heated are really troubled or having a difficult time with this. Are we going to ever get back on the item there in the Omni area, that we're trying to -- are you going to bring that up in the next meeting? Water and Sewer? Mr. Hernandez: In front of the Margaret Pace, in that area? Chairman Teele: I guess that's W.H.E. Enterprises. Ms. Lewis: That is correct. Chairman Teele: Oh, that's OK. All right. Mr. Hernandez: We could discuss that now. 37 January 28, 2002 16. UPDATE ON 3RD AVENUE EXTENSION TO 9Tx STREET PEDESTRIAN MALL. Chairman Teele: Well, why don't we go to Item 213, update on the 3rd Avenue Extension to the 9th Street Mall. Let's just go down the agenda here. Ms. Lewis. Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): That item, I'll defer to David, again, and Cesar Calas, who is our owner's representative from H. J. Ross. Chairman Teele: Is Mr. Calas here today? We paying him? Mr. Calas, why don't you just come up, put your name on the record, so that everyone knows -- you're the owner's rep. on the Margaret Pace Park and the 9th Street Mall. Ceasar Calas: The 91h Street Mall. Chairman Teele: OK. Come right up, Mr. Calas, and just put your name and address on the record. Caesar Calas: My name is Cesar Calas. I work for H. J. Ross, and we're located on 800 Douglas Entrance, Suite 250, Coral Gables. David Hernandez (Director, Construction Management, CRA): Let me just update you again on where we are on the 9th Street Mall. We're about 80 to — 80 to 90 percent of our plans are completed. Currently, we're working right now to have the alternative company, AT&T (American Telephone & Telegraph), and Bell South, to place those utilities underground. We've had contracts -- we have the part of the design phase on 9th Street Mall. Basically, it's including the brick pavement, lighting, landscaping, all the way from 2nd Avenue, all the way to the end of I-95. And we're pretty much 80 percent complete in those plans. Chairman Teele: All right. One of the things, I think, that's helpful: When the City passed a resolution three, four years ago, asking that we designate the 3rd Avenue Corridor for priority upgrading and business so that we can try to compliment what we're trying to do in that area by getting tourists and visitors to come there, one of the elements that just blows my mind, Mr. Hernandez -- and I'm glad you're here -- is the cost of utility relocation. Utility relocation is always done in the affluent areas. It's all over Brickell. It's done in some of the areas in the Omni. It's rarely done in the inner city. Vice Chairman Winton: No, it's not. Are you talking about underground? Chairman Teele: Underground. Vice Chairman Winton: It's not done anywhere. I've had major, major -- I've been to the Public Service Commission in Tallahassee over that very issue. It isn't done anywhere, unless the neighborhood that's effective chooses to do it and pays the costs. And most of them, in every single instance where I've been at the table in these issues, since I've been elected, the neighbors all decided they didn't think that underground utilities were nearly so important. 38 January 28, 2002 Chairman Teele: When you get the price tag. Vice Chairman Winton: When they get the price tag. Because it's complex and expensive. Chairman Teele: It's complex and expensive. And that's the point that I'm trying to make, Commissioner Winton, is that this is an eligible cost for our redevelopment. And what we want to do is have 3rd Avenue or Dorsey Way to be literally an extension of downtown. We want people over the next five or six years to come there. What -- in an order of magnitude, just from 3rd Avenue to 8th Street to 14th Street, and the interior roads, just about halfway, give us an order of magnitude of costs, just so that the public is aware. Because this is something we've been working on now for two and a half, three years. The total -- one number. Just the total magnitude of costs. Mr. Hernandez: Anywhere between seven to eight million dollars ($8,000,000), and maybe nine, up to 10. Chairman Teele: Seven to eight million dollars ($8,000,000). Mr. Hernandez: Because you've got FP&L (Florida Power & Light) distribution lines, and you might have FP&L power lines, which is transmission lines. You could have Bell South. You'd have to have AT&T, and then you — and that (INAUDIBLE) all that underground. And then, on top of that, on FP&L, even there that you would bring those power lines down, those distribution lines, to connect, you still have to get to the property owner. Vice Chairman Winton: Precisely. Mr. Hernandez: And the (INAUDIBLE), so they can also connect. So, we're looking at a very, very -- Vice Chairman Winton: Then you've got to get theirs underground, and then you have to get a new connect spot for the building itself or the (INAUDIBLE) itself -- Chairman Teele: Yeah. Mr. Hernandez: (INAUDIBLE). Vice Chairman Winton: -- that's underground, instead of the thing on top of the building. So the thing on top of the building is going to come off, and you've got to come figure out how you go in and get to the panel. Mr. Hernandez: Yeah, that's correct. Vice Chairman Winton: And the same goes for cable and telephone. Chairman Teele: Commissioner, you are way ahead of it. 39 January 28, 2002 Mr. Hernandez: (INAUDIBLE) that's correct. Chairman Teele: Let me tell you, this thing is a nightmare. Vice Chairman Winton: That's correct. Chairman Teele: It is an absolute nightmare. The only good thing is that we're going to be able to do it at least along 9th Street and 3rd Avenue, and up to loth Street. Vice Chairman Winton: Because we don't have buildings. Chairman Teele: Well, because we have very few buildings. Vice Chairman Winton: Right. Chairman Teele: And we're going to be coming back, I would imagine, to give grants to the property owners. It's only about six property owners in there -- five property owners -- to facilitate the pads that you were talking about. Vice Chairman Winton: Well, when you don't have buildings, the process becomes -- Chairman Teele: Much easier. Vice Chairman Winton: -- affordable. But if you've got buildings, it's just -- it's simply not doable. Mr. Hernandez: And one more thing you have to -- everything is interconnected. So, it's not like we could do two houses underground and -- Vice Chairman Winton: Not all right. Mr. Hernandez: And you have two — you know, half the street underground, the other half overhead. Vice Chairman Winton: Have to do it a hundred percent. Mr. Hernandez: And, you know, distribution is connected, AT&T is connected, and Bell South is connected. So, they have to create their own loop. And when they create their own loop, they have to create a designated area. That's where the costs comes in. Vice Chairman Winton: Hundred percent. Chairman Teele: Hundred percent. Vice Chairman Winton: Connectivity. 40 January 28, 2002 * ',w Chairman Teele: We're going to have this done for a very small part of Overtown. It would be one of the few areas that's done. It's one of the advices that everybody has agreed on. Metric is the design. Civil Cadd, H. J. Ross, and it's another firm. Ms. Lewis: WRT (Wallace, Roberts & Todd). Chairman Teele: WRT. All four are in agreement on this thing. It's expensive, it's time consuming, and I'm just glad, Commissioner Winton, that you have an appreciation, because I swear, I thought the power companies were trying to rape us, but -- Vice Chairman Winton: Well, you know, actually, I did, too, when I first got involved in it. I went in like a bull in a China closet. And Commissioner Morales and I went to Tallahassee and met with the Public Service -- with Representative Priegas (phonetic), and met with the whole Public Service Commission, and we got taught some lessons. Chairman Teele: Yeah. Vice Chairman Winton: And, in fact, the Public Service Commission absolutely will not allow Florida Power & Light to recover -- even if Florida Power & Light agreed to do the underground utilities, the Public Service Commission will not allow them to recover those costs in their rate structure, because the cost is so huge. And the Public Service Commission recognizes that everybody in the State would love to do this, and the cost is so huge that you would just have costs going -- for standard electric power going completely out of sight for all residents in the State. So, they just flat don't allow it. So, if an individual area, or a neighborhood, or a municipality, or whatever the case is, wants underground utilities in an area where you're not building a whole new neighborhood -- now, when you're building a new neighborhood out in a cow pasture, that's a different deal. But when you're doing reconstruction, the philosophy across is board is very straight and simple, you -- users for that particular area, you have to pay. Chairman Teele: If you look at the existing 9th Street Mall from 2nd Avenue to the railroad track, you'll see that there is no overhead power lines, and it gives it a totally different -- a totally different feel. You don't see it. I mean, you don't know it if you -- you don't realize what you're not looking at. It's sort of like looking at horrible hurricane fencing; if you look at it, then you see how bad it looks, but if you don't look at it, you'll say it looks really good, but I don't know what looks different here. So, we're trying to get this area done this way, but it's extremely expensive, and I -- the CRA is grateful to have Mr. Calas and Mr. Hernandez working on this. All right. When can we expect bids on the street on the 3rd Avenue Extension? Mr. Hernandez: I (INAUDIBLE) Mr. Calas (INAUDIBLE) been discussion that. I could only tell you that we need to get some of these contracts signed so we can get them going. Chairman Teele: All right. Vice Chairman Winton: Whatever that meant. 41 January 28, 2002 cm Chairman Teele: I don't know what that means, either. I think he's shooting one upwards. I think he's arguing another agenda. OK. 42 January 28, 2002 M 17. UPDATE ON CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK RFQ. Chairman Teele: Update on Construction Management. David Hernandez (Director, Construction Management, CRA): We received the bids on the 251h from City Clerk's Office. Now, we're ready to start moving on that. We have the selection committee set up for the 15th, so they could come in and review. And then, from then on, we proceed with -- have a resolution, try to prepare -- have that for the end of the month. Chairman Teele: How many bidders were submitted? Is there a list that you can circulate? Mr. Hernandez: Seven. We received seven. Chairman Teele: Have they been opened yet? Mr. Hernandez: No. Chairman Teele: Well, there's 24 hours you've wasted. They were received on Friday, right? Mr. Hernandez: That is correct. Chairman Teele: But the bids have not been opened yet? Mr. Hernandez: That is correct. Chairman Teele: When are y'all scheduled to open them? Mr. Hernandez: Well, first thing tomorrow morning. Chairman Teele: All right. OK. But -- seven CM (Construction Management) at Risk. And that's, again, the instructions of Commissioner Sanchez, regarding these projects that we're going to be doing. 43 January 28, 2002 18. DIRECT CRA STAFF TO MEET WITH VICE CHAIRMAN WINTON AND REPRESENTATIVE(S) FROM WHE ENTERPRISES TO BRIEF HIM ON NEW MUSIC BAR "SAX ON THE BEACH" AS WELL AS PROVIDE BOARD COPY OF NEW TIMES ARTICLE REGARDING SAME AT NEXT CRA BOARD MEETING. Chairman Teele: W.H.E. Enterprise. Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): Mr. Hernandez. David Hernandez (Director, Construction Management, CRA): Again, I'm going to touch briefly on that. Again, we met with the -- we met with them twice. Again, they do not fall in the Empowerment Zone, so they do not fall in the area that they could basically get a break. We -- I have met with them twice, and we were going to see if they could sit back and maybe make some changes to their set of plans. But there's not much we could do. Vice Chairman Winton: Is this about Water and Sewer? Mr. Hernandez: That's correct. Chairman Teele: This is Water and Sewer. Mr. Hernandez: Again, the connection charges. They're outrageous. Chairman Teele: Will you all be in a position to make a recommendation? Ms. Lewis: At our last -- at our December 1 Ith meeting -- Chairman Teele: I read in the New Times -- the New Times said, "If the City ever helps them." There was some nasty — well, I shouldn't say nasty. They didn't make the reference. The newspaper made a reference that everybody promises to help, but nobody ever gets around. Did you all see the New Times story on this? This is on Sax, S-a-x, on the Beach, not to be confused. Sax on the Beach. Vice Chairman Winton: That's why W.H.E. is here? Chairman Teele: Yes, that's Sax on the Beach. Ms. Lewis: That's their corporate name. Mr. Hernandez: I have met with them a few times and I explained to them how the process works, in detail. Ms. Lewis: Just to refresh your memories. In the December meeting, you did authorize a resolution for us to offer them a grant. That will be tied to full-time positions. And it's actually more of a loan -type grant. 44 January 28, 2002 Chairman Teele: Forgivable loan. Ms. Lewis: -- for the -- Vice Chairman Winton: I forget who I asked this of. But, you know, we ought to be armed with information when we're dealing with these kinds of things, and that building's a classic example. I'll guarantee you that the building itself had to pay a very, very substantial impact fee for water and sewer when they built the building. So -- and you have to wonder what that substantial impact fee was based on. And you also knew, when their plans approved, that that particular location would have been approved for retail, including a restaurant use. And, so that makes you further wonder if this impact fee hasn't already been paid once by the original building developer, and if the County isn't just trying to get the double stick -it -to -you deal by now making the tenant, who's leasing the space, pay an additional impact fee. Chairman Teele: They are working very closely with Mr.Yaffa on this. Mr. Yaffa has called me twice on it. I mean, other than objecting to the amount in the County, they are strongly supporting that we do something. And what we're talking about is getting them to hire more people. They're willing to hire more people, and they're willing to hire people from the Empowerment Zone areas and all of that based upon a forgivable loan, which I strongly support. The same thing we'd given Parrot Jungle and others. I mean, our role is to try to escalate and to expedite development, and the more we can do in that area, especially as we try to make our investment in Margaret Pace Park pay off, the better, I think, it's going to be for that area. So, I would hope that you all would meet with Commissioner Winton, as the district Commissioner, as well as these people, and come back in the next board meeting with a recommendation, and a copy of that New Times article, just so that we can all read it. Vice Chairman Winton: Well, before -- if you're going to meet with me, make sure you've talked to (INAUDIBLE) people to find out what the impact fee was -- what the impact fee they paid was and what it really covered. You know, how much capacity did they get with that impact fee, so we can determine whether or not this restaurant, in some way or another, was already included in that. And then bring the projected costs associated with the new impact fee for the restaurant, and what that's based on. Mr. Hernandez: OK. 45 January 28, 2002 19. REQUEST CITY AND MIAMI-DARE COUNTY GRANT CRA LIMITED AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CRA TO ACQUIRE 23 VACANT PARCELS OF LAND AND ANY OTHER PARCEL OF LAND THROUGH EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS. Chairman Teele: Item 2E is going back to County. This has been here before. We've approved it. This is a second request to the County to allow us to provide a limited interlocal agreement amendment to acquire property, as agreed upon, and requesting that the City conduct eminent domain for municipal purposes, where appropriate. We've met with -- I've met with Commissioner Carey, who is the district Commissioner, and she indicated that, in light of our contract with Dover Kohl -- as you recall, when this matter came up before, the County said, "We will not entertain any requests until you all update your development plan," which was 1983. We've undertaken an effort -- we're spending almost six, seven hundred thousand dollars ($700,000) with Dover Kohl and others to update our development plan. And now that we've entered into the contract, we intend to go to the County and say, "You told us don't do anything. We don't want to wait until the end of the plan. Here's a copy of the signed contract, and give us the authority." And they've indicated that they're willing to consider that. Vice Chairman Winton: Good. So, we need -- Chairman Teele: A motion -- Vice Chairman Winton: Yeah. Chairman Teele: -- by Commissioner Winton. Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: Is there a second? Board Member Gonzalez: Second. Board Member Regalado: Second. Chairman Teele: By Commissioner Regalado. All in favor -- that's Item 2E, as amended. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members: (Collectively): Aye. 46 January 28, 2002 00 M The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) REQUESTING THAT THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DARE COUNTY GRANT THE CRA A LIMITED AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CRA TO ACQUIRE THE 23 VACANT PARCELS OF LAND AS DETAILED IN "EXHIBIT A", AND ANY OTHER PARCEL OF LAND AS MUTUALLY AGREED UPON, THROUGH EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS, FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES CONSISTENT WITH FLORIDA STATUTES 163, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CRA GENERAL COUNSEL. (Here follows body of the 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: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 47 January 28, 2002 20. INSTRUCT CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CRA GENERAL COUNSEL TO PREPARE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP), TO ADDRESS NEEDS OF INCREASING MORE UNITS AT POINCIANA VILLAGE. Chairman Teele: Item 2F. Annette Lewis (Acting Executive Director, CRA): Report and financial assistance to Poinciana... Chairman Teele: You all were instructed, contingent on the removal of the construction trailer, to make financial assistance. Now, the construction trailer is still there? Ms. Lewis: That is correct, but Mr... Chairman Teele: So, you told me -- called me and said you'd like to cooperate with these fine people, and you'd like to release money. So, you've released about ninety percent of the money, is that right? Ms. Lewis: That is correct, sir. Chairman Teele: Even though the Board's instructions were not complied with? Ms. Lewis: There is a letter Chairman Teele: But you (INAUDIBLE) issue came back and asked for permission, which I said I don't have a problem with, but... Ms. Lewis: And in addition to that, Mr. Bryant provided me with a letter from Ted Weitzel, indicating that they will remove it on January 31". So, that's in three days. Chairman Teele: OK. You want to just come to the dais and -- Ms. Lewis, just tell us a little bit more. How much did we authorize you to expend? Ms. Lewis: There was fifteen thousand that was authorized, and that the allocation was to the security company, FP&L (Florida Power & Light), as well as WASA (Water and Sewage Authority). I had gotten a group of bills that included the elevator service, Brown and Ferris, which is Solid Waste removal, and as well as their liability insurance, which I did go ahead and pay, considering the fact that the exposure of not paying the liability insurance, as well as the electric -- I'm sorry, the elevator service and the garbage. Chairman Teele: Of the fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) -- Ms. Lewis: Of the fifteen thousand... Chairman Teele: -- how much have you expended? Ms. Lewis: Fourteen thousand, fifty-three and eighty-seven cents. 48 January 28, 2002 M Chairman Teele: So, of the fifteen thousand, you've expended fourteen thousand? Ms. Lewis: That's correct, sir. Chairman Teele: OK. Welcome. Del Bryant: Thank you. Del Bryant, Poinciana Village Condominium Association. I do have extra copies of the letter from Mr. Weitzel. There's also a response from myself back to him. I'll be happy to share it if you'd like. Chairman Teele: Thank you. Just go right ahead. Vice Chairman Winton: Just tell us what it says. Mr. Bryant: OK. The letter from Mr. Weitzel is basically saying that he wants to go ahead and move the trailer by the 31s' of January. My response acknowledges his letter and pointed out to him that this would have some very negative consequences for the association's day-to-day operations. We will need to plan for this change and attempt to raise the issue with the Acting Executive Director for the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency), Ms. Lewis, when we meet with her, hopefully, in the first week of January 2002. This is dated December 31 ". There are some very critical issues regarding removal of the trailer that we -- consequences it would have. I do believe the second part of the resolution was that we were to get together and work on the financial -- an annual financial plan, and, you know, we're waiting to get to that aspect of it. If we were to remove the trailer, there's a definite security problem. If we have somebody gets hurt, robbed, you know, that's a big liability for us. We have no daytime security among, you know, other duties and functions that take place from that venue. Board Member Regalado: And if you don't? Mr. Bryant: Excuse me? Board Member Regalado: If you don't remove the trailer. Mr. Bryant: If we don't remove it? Board Member Regalado: Uh-huh. Mr. Bryant: If we don't remove it? Well, we expect to remove it. We just want to -- as soon as we can get together with the Executive Director that we can work out with our financial plan... Chairman Teele: Well, we've loaned out leverage. We told her not to give you any money until you removed the trailer. She's already given you fourteen thousand fifty-three dollars ($14,053). So, I mean, I wouldn't even raise it if I were you. I'd just leave it alone. I mean -- but the problem that we have candidly is that a trailer -- a construction trailer is a violation of our Building and Zoning. We're the ones getting fined. We own the land, unfortunately. The CRA 49 January 28, 2002 owns the land. So, we've gotten cited by NET (Neighborhood Enhancement Team) Office for having a trailer in an unauthorized area. You wouldn't expect -- I wouldn't expect a trailer on Brickell. I wouldn't expect a trailer in any other residential neighborhood, unless there's construction and there's not even a permit in -- there's not even a plan in for permitting. Vice Chairman Winton: And this is a construction trailer, is that not correct? Mr. Bryant: It's an office trailer that the contractors use for office facilities. There's no construction equipment or anything of that nature in there. Vice Chairman Winton: So, what does this have to do with security? What does it have to do with security? Alejandro Vilarello (City Attorney): Mr. Chairman, if I could address the issue? Board Member Regalado: That's what I asked. That's what I asked. Mr. Vilarello: If I can address the issue. Whether the construction trailer is there or not, it's not a lawful trailer. Any obligations to provide security fall upon the association and has to take place from within their own common area. I'm concerned about him trying to put -- Vice Chairman Winton: And in keeping with Code. Mr. Vilarello: Exactly. -- into the record that the trailer somehow -- the removal of the trailer somehow affects their ability to provide security. They have to provide security -- reasonable security for their residents and the homeowners' association has to do that from their own common area and not from a construction trailer, which is left over on municipal or CRA property. Vice Chairman Winton: So, you're suggesting that the security that you provide is provided out of that trailer? Mr. Bryant: That's one of the functions, sir. Mr. Vilarello touched on the key issue. We have to provide security for the residents who live there. Right now that is provided by the individuals who are in the trailer and the secretary who does part of the association's work. If that is gone, then that means either one of us officers would have to stay there to provide security. We don't have the money to do it. Now, my understanding when we were here last time was that there were two parts to this and we've been waiting to go forward so when we have a plan worked out for ongoing, you know, then that takes care of the trailer. The trailer is not an issue. We don't want to keep the trailer, no more than we want to keep the awnings and not have the building painted. We want everything to move forward as best as possible. Chairman Teele: Let me -- I'm not comfortable with the dialogue in this context, first of all, because we may have to act in a different capacity as Commissioners. The thing that is very troubling to me is what you keep saying is the second part of this. This resolution was passed with the understanding -- I think Commissioner Winton raised it -- that this is not a precedent, 50 January 28, 2002 that this is not a precedent, and Mr. Clerk -- Madam Clerk, we need to get a transcript of that dialogue and that language because I can tell you right now where this is beginning to drift off to is -- this is getting ready to become the annual Christmas discussion, which -- you know, I'm willing to work with the staff and the attorneys to try to come up with a comprehensive solution, but not an annual solution, and I don't want to imply that this is going to be an annual solution because that's what you said. Mr. Bryant: May I respond to that? Vice Chairman Winton: And I think I further said that, as far as I was concerned, I didn't know if we were doing anything else, period. You know, fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) was what we were coming to the table with. We didn't make any -- I certainly didn't vote on a resolution that said there's fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) and, by the way, come back and talk to us again. We've got some more money coming your way. I mean, our... Chairman Teele: You and Commissioner Sanchez were very clear that you -- and Commissioner Sanchez, I think, wanted to make sure that this was not a precedent. Vice Chairman Winton: Right. Commission Teele: And the transcript will reflect that. And when the resolution, Mr. Attorney, comes around, this is something that needs to be very carefully done. I have said, as one Commissioner, not as a part of the motion that I'm prepared to sit down and work with the staff for a comprehensive solution, but not an annual solution. And my idea of a comprehensive solution is to get somebody like Mr. Calas, Cesar Calas, and some other folks to go in there, do a walk-through and let's try to figure out, is there some capital activities that we can cooperate with? Somebody said, for example, that the Water and Sewer -- since we're talking about Water and Sewer -- is common, and one way to do it is to basically let everybody be responsible for their own Water and Sewer. Well, that's going to take a lot of money. Mr. Bryant: Definitely. Chairman Teele: And that's something, you know, if we could quantify it, I might be willing to try to take that on as a project that either the City or the CRA could consider. But what I don't want to imply, at all, as the Commissioner that represents the district, that there is going to be an annual solution to this because that's not at all what Commissioner Winton and Commissioner Gonzalez moved in the resolution, and I don't want to do anything to break up the harmony that we have here. Vice Chairman Winton: And I think what I would add to that, Commissioner Teele is that -- I don't care what decision we all make as a body. That decision is the decision we've made. That never stops any of us from doing additional research on a particular issue and coming back to us again because one of us wants to rethink how we approach it. So, there's nothing ever in any of our actions that precludes an individual Commissioner from going further with a particular action item and coming back before the Commission. But what is required is that whatever the conditions of an original resolution are, those conditions have to be met. So, the condition of 51 January 28, 2002 getting rid of the trailer, I think, was a crucial condition here, as a part of that fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). If Chairman Teele wants to come back next month or the month after next or two months from now, it's always within his prerogative to come back and say, "You know, we gave him fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). We got the trailer removed. But let me tell you, I've done some additional research and I want to do dah, dah, dah," and we're all going to listen to that. But you've got to meet the conditions of the original resolution, no matter what that may be. Ms. Lewis: Right. Mr. Bryant: May I -- Commissioner, may I read the resolution... Chairman Teele: Let's don't debate the resolution. The resolution has provided you with fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). The Executive Director is to do a financial review of this whole situation and come back to us. That's on her. That's not on you. That's on the Executive Director, subject to the removal of the trailer. And, candidly, until the trailer has been removed, there's not a whole lot more, as Commissioner Winton has alluded to, there's really not a whole lot to talk about. We have got to meet the Code. We're subject to a fine. We've got the NET Office breathing down our back and the last thing we want to do in government is be violators of our own rules. So, if you would just cooperate with us. Mr. Bryant: We want to cooperate with you, sir. Removing the trailer by the part of the developer is not a problem. He wants it gone. So, he pays for it every month and we get the free use of it, plus the other services. But, again, unless we are misunderstanding, but it just says, "further directing the Executive Director to -- Chairman Teele: The Executive Director. Mr. Bryant: -- in sixty days -- but it's part of the resolution that -- our understanding was that we would be meeting with her and we've been trying to contact her to schedule (INAUDIBLE) move. Chairman Teele: But the trailer hasn't been removed. It's subject to the trailer being removed. The resolution that you're reading says subject to the trailer being removed, right? Mr. Bryant: If I may read it. Maybe we're -- the difference of understanding. "Further directing the Executive Director to report in sixty days on an annual financial plan for this project, subject to the compliance with the Neighborhood Enhancement Teams that requirements as it relates to City Code." Chairman Teele: Okay. Mr. Bryant: So, you know, we're in agreement with that. Our understanding was that we were going to meet with her after she gets back from vacation. 52 January 28, 2002 Chairman Teele: No. You're going to meet with her after the trailer. Ms. Lewis, no meetings until the trailer has been removed. Ms. Lewis: Yes, sir. Chairman Teele: OK. Mr. Bryant: Mr. Chairman, the trailer can be moved. The developer wants to move it, but we have a problem. What do we do for security? Who has that responsibility? We have the responsibility, but who has the liability if somebody gets hurt? You know, I thought we would be working on the sequential situation and that's on our agenda to discuss with her that we would be able to move forward. The developer would like to move it tomorrow morning. It's not a problem to move it. Chairman Teele: Mr. Attorney. Mr. Vilarello: If I could just address the issue of security. The issue of security is one that falls upon the homeowners' association, and you have to provide reasonable security measures. The City, the CRA has no obligations in that regard, neither does it have obligations to provide space for you to provide for security. Reasonable security. That's a decision up to the homeowners' association. Certainly not up to the City or the CRA. And that goes with regard to the liability as well. Liability falls upon the homeowners' association. Chairman Teele: Did you have a request, sir that you'd like to make? Because we're -- I mean, the discussion is what it is. We'd like to move on. Is there a request that you'd like to make or a point that you want to make? Mr. Bryant: Yes, Mr. Chairman. We still have a problem. It is (INAUDIBLE) saying, we're to provide it. There are no funds to provide it. We can go ahead and tell the developer to move the trailer. There'd be no security there during the day, frankly. As an officer, I'm very uncomfortable with that situation. There's a fifty thousand liability policy that covers us, and the first time somebody gets robbed or injured or so, I don't think I want to have that personal liability either. It really puts us in a very uncomfortable box and a difficult situation. I think we can resolve this just by sitting down... Chairman Teele: You know, I respect what you're saying. The CRA voted fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), subject to the trailer being removed. The CRA has spent fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000) without the trailer being removed. Now, is this about a thousand dollars ($1,000)? Is that... Mr. Bryant: A little less than -- nine hundred and something dollars, Mr. Chairman. Chairman Teele: I have no objection if somebody would make a motion to authorize the Executive Director to disburse the remainder of the fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), without any further conditions. If that would -- if that -- because that's as far as we are. I mean, that's the only issue on the table, is the remaining nine hundred and some dollars. 53 January 28, 2002 Ms. Lewis: Nine hundred and forty-six dollars ($946). Vice Chairman Winton: No. I don't think that's at all the issue on the table. I think what they're trying to do is to move -- transfer liability, the cost of liability for maintenance, the cost of liability for moving trailer to us from them. That's what's going on here. Nine hundred dollars ($900) isn't going to do anything, except they're going to write another check out for nine hundred dollars ($900) on something else they need. It is not going to get the trailer moved. Because they're trying to move all of their liability to us, and that's not right. Mr. Bryant: Mr. Winton, we find ourselves in a situation not of our making. We didn't ask for this. To provide all the services, we would have to go and raise the fees beyond the ability of more than 50 percent of the persons who live in there. So, we're going to say now that we're going to end up foreclosing of 50 percent of the persons who live in there to provide all additional services. My feeling... Vice Chairman Winton: Did you raise the fees at all? Mr. Bryant: Yes, we have, sir. And we went through that December 111h, it was, where Mr. Igwe was there, and we are basically in agreement in terms of the dollar amounts it needs for us to operate. Now... Chairman Teele: Commissioner Winton -- and, sir, let me say this. This discussion is just going to go on and on. There is no beginning or end of a circle, and that's what we're in now, is a circle. What is it you want the CRA to do, sir? Mr. Bryant: To sit with us or the Executive Director sit with us, let us work out what it takes for us to get forward, present it to you. It's going to be "yea" or "nay." Chairman Teele: The Executive Director is authorized to sit with you, with the attorney. Mr. Bryant: That's fine. Chairman Teele: With the attorney, but not without an attorney. Not without an attorney. Because I think Commissioner Winton's point is well taken. And let me just say this. There is area -- in that general area around there, there's that pink building that was up for sale that just sold right across the street. Ms. Lewis: Right. Chairman Teele: Why don't you all -- we've already gone to the owner of the pink building and got them, Commissioner Winton, to let us put -- relocate one of the utilities there. They're moving the -- they're removing the Bell South box from in front of Mt. Zion to that building and, so they have already come in and said they want us to work with them. Why don't you get with the owners of that building and see if we can work out some kind of agreement with them to 54 January 28, 2002 provide whatever kind of support they need that's realistic. But don't make any commitment. Let's just see -- there's got to be more options than we're exploring. All right. Is that fair? Mr. Bryant: That's fair enough, sir. Chairman Teele: And the attorney is on notice. And she cannot meet without the attorney being there because Vice Chairman Winton's point is a very valid point, and we do have to protect the CRA in these kinds of dealings, because sometimes a meeting can be interpreted and written up as conferring some duty and that's -- we have no duty and we stand behind the attorney's words that have been put on the record. Vice Chairman Winton: And, Chairman Teele, it seems to me that there's only one thing that's going to ultimately get to the bottom of this unless the CRA's prepared, in fact, to provide an annual subsidy for operating that facility, and that is to get absolute, total legal control of that site and get it developed, and with each passing month -- you know, we've got interest rates at the lowest they've been in most of our -- probably everybody in this room's economic lifetime. I would be willing to bet that we will never see them this low again in our economic lifetime, so the time is right to strike and get real development going on and if we lose this window, you know, who knows what happens. So... Chairman Teele: Commissioner Winton, why don't you move, then, to instruct the CRA Director and lawyer to begin to prepare an RFP (Request for Proposal) for the solicitation ... William R. Bloom (Special Counsel, CRA): Commissioner, at the last meeting, there was -- that the Board authorized counsel to take an action against Poinciana Village to clear up the issues, the legal issues, that would relate to that phase of the project and we recommend that no action be taken to proceed with another RFP until those issues are resolved so we don't... Vice Chairman Winton: And how many years will that take? Chairman Teele: Bill, I respect you as a counsel, and I will follow your advice. But what harm could be done by just beginning to draft up an RFP? Why do we have to wait until the end before we start planning? It could very well take three months, four months, I mean, to issue one. To put one out is one thing. Mr. Bloom: I stand corrected. And we have no problem with the preparation. It's the issuance. Vice Chairman Winton: OK. So moved. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton that the staff and counsel be instructed to begin to prepare an RFP without the issuance coming forward relating to Poinciana so that we can address the need for more units for the purpose of reducing the costs or spreading the costs among a greater number of unit owners. Randy Ross: Could I have a minute, please? 55 January 28, 2002 M Chairman Teele: Not on that item. All those in favor of the item, say "aye." The Commission (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All opposed? The following motion was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: SEOPW/CRA MOTION 02-12 A MOTION INSTRUCTING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CRA GENERAL COUNSEL TO PREPARE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP), TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF INCREASING MORE UNITS AT POINCIANA VILLAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF SPREADING MAINTENANCE COSTS AMONG A GREATER NUMBER OF UNIT OWNERS; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO WITHHOLD ISSUANCE OF SAID RFP. Upon being seconded by Board Member Gonzalez, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Board Member Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Teele: Yes, sir. Mr. Ross: Just a moment. I won't take much of your time. I just... Chairman Teele: Name and address for the record. Mr. Ross: I'm sorry. I'm Randy Ross, 201 Northwest 71h Street, at Poinciana Village, unit number 301. I'm just kind of echoing what Commissioner Winton has said and what you've said. You know, we're going around and around over these details. What we need to do is get the place finished. That's all anyone wants. And I don't know the mechanics of getting that done. Chairman Teele: It's real simple. If Mr. Weitzel or the corporation -- what's the name of the corporation? Mr. Bloom: Poinciana Village Limited. 56 January 28, 2002 Chairman Teele: If Poinciana Village Limited would proffer, through their lawyers to our lawyers, a general release, I can assure you that we would be out on the street within 45 days with a bid document and to get this thing done. The only thing that's going to solve this thing is getting more units to spread these costs. Mr. Ross: Exactly. Yeah. Chairman Teele: If 50 units are paying for security, it's going to be a lot more expensive than if 200 units are paying for it or a hundred and fifty. Mr. Ross: Obviously. And we're looking to you to help us get that done. That's not our area of expertise or knowledge. We don't know how to get the project finished, but that's where we're looking to you and that's where I guess we see some responsibility on your part. Chairman Teele: The biggest problem that we have is getting -- is reasserting our legal control to issue the RFP, with counsel's support, based upon the rights that Mr. Weitzel may have had that he voluntarily, in this Board meeting, under a previous Commission, said that if it hadn't been done by such and such a time, that he would relinquish it. And that just hasn't happened. Mr. Ross: OK. You know, I don't know about those things. Here again, we're back to the same thing... Chairman Teele: We'll be happy to provide you with a transcript. Mr. Ross: -- where we're kind of like stuck in the middle here and we're just looking for some help to get us through the transition. Vice Chairman Winton: Chairman Teele, kind of on a -- just a general view and it ties directly to this very subject. We have other legal issues on other sites with Ted Weitzel and his group. We have probably -- I think there's a legal issue or at least some major discussion going on with St. John's... Chairman Teele: There's no discussions going on with St. John's. Vice Chairman Winton: Are all those legal issues? Chairman Teele: Those are legal issues. Vice Chairman Winton: OK. Legal issues going on with St. John's. And it seems to me one other set of players out there some way or another that we're wrapped up in some legal proceedings with where, frankly, some of the principal pieces of land within the CRA District that would be perfect targets for moving forward on development are all wrapped up in legal. And, so, we come to all these meetings and we do this stuff that's pretty important, but the big stuff that we could really make hay on is all wrapped up. And I'm wondering if it wouldn't be worth our time, at every other meeting, to keep half of this stuff off the agenda and have an executive session to talk about lawsuit strategy every other month. Because I'm not convinced 57 January 28, 2002 M that we may not be able to develop some other strategy for dealing with these issues, but I don't want to talk about that stuff as a -- you know, in this forum because you don't want to give away anything, nor do you want to -- well, enough said. But you understand what I'm saying there? Chairman Teele: I do. And I think what we should do is get the attorneys to come back to us, and I think we should prepare ourselves in the February Board meeting for an executive session, in the March Board meeting, to be able to come in with an executive session on each of the lawsuits, and I think your point is well taken, particularly with a new Board member joining. It's a good time so that we're all on the same -- at the same knowledge or same amount of information. So, Mr. Attorney, the February Board meeting, we would appreciate if you would be prepared to have a resolution for an executive session at the March Board meeting so that we have enough time. I mean, we're already in February now and we need to know where we are because it just seems like all we're doing is just spending money and chasing our tail. Mr. Bloom: Right. And that resolution would cover all pending litigations. Chairman Teele: All pending litigation. But you need separate -- the attorney will work with you. You need separate resolutions, all right. And it's a good point. Thank you, Mr. Ross, for your input as well. All right. 58 January 28, 2002 21. AUTHORIZE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SELECT VENDOR(S) FOR LOT CLEARING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR MAINTENANCE OF CRA OWNED PARCELS TO BE PROCESSED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF REQUEST. Chairman Teele: We're going to have to complete the meeting here. If any of you would like to defer an item, please do so. This is a resolution on lot clearing, and this is from the City's bid list. Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): That is correct. Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton. Seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-13 OMNFCRA RESOLUTION 02-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SELECT A VENDOR(S) FOR LOT CLEARING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF CRA OWNED PARCELS, TO BE PROCESSED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF REQUEST, FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI'S LIST OF APPROVED VENDORS, AND TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CRA GENERAL COUNSEL, FOR SUCH PURPOSE. (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 59 January 28, 2002 QM 22. AUTHORIZE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO MEET WITH PLANNING DIRECTOR OF CITY TO DISCUSS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR JAZZ AND BLUES OVERLAY DISTRICT WITHIN OVERTOWN, PARK WEST OR OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS. Chairman Teele: This is a resolution asking the Planning Director to talk about blues and jazz overlays within the district; asking the Executive Director to meet with the Planning Director. Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton. Board Member Gonzalez: Second. Chairman Teele: Seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez. All in favor say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-14 OMNFCRA RESOLUTION 02-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO MEET WITH THE PLANNING DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF MIAMI TO DISCUSS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A JAZZ AND BLUES OVERLAY DISTRICT WITHIN THE OVERTOWN, PARK WEST OR OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS. (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 60 January 28, 2002 'k.,101 23. AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN OF CRA BOARD AND ANY OTHER BOARD MEMBER TO INVITE REPRESENTATIVES OF ART MUSEUMS THROUGHOUT UNITED STATES TO VISIT AND TOUR CRA REDEVELOPMENT AREA, WITH VIEW TOWARDS GAINING INSIGHT ON HOW TO ATTRACT ART BASED COMMUNITIES TO REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS. Chairman Teele: Resolution requesting Board members to begin a dialogue with art museums around the country and community, and, particular, what we'll need to do is get the Miami Art Museum people to come in here and to be a part of what it is we're trying to do. Commissioner Winton, I don't mind putting it on the record. Mr. Kislak, apparently, has got an art museum or an -- Vice Chairman Winton: Art collection. Chairman Teele: -- art collection that he has been talking to various municipalities or areas about. There are several of these things. However, like in anything else, people who have sort of their thing, since any meeting or any discussion on something as a threat to what it is they want to do. So, again, in the area of are museums, what we're saying is, we need to have an open discussion about art museums. We need to invite the Miami Art Museum to be a part of that. Big Time Production people, Eugene Rodriguez and them, believe that their area would do well with some art museums. They're just -- there is -- even the firehouse station, FIU (Florida International University), if you want to bring them in. And, you know, what we'd like to do is have some preliminary discussions about this, because sometimes somebody can get one idea and run off, and the next thing you know, we're sort of driving down that road. So, the idea was, in the next board meeting of the -- special board meeting of the 25 or so of February -- is it the 25 or 24th? Ms. Lewis: The 25th. Chairman Teele: The 25th. We really would not have many agenda items on. We would talk about the art museum issues; we'd ask FIU to come in; we'd ask the Miami Art Museum people to come in. We obviously are going to be looking to you, in that this is your district that you represent. We'd like to invite some of the people from the Whitney and some of those developers from New York that have come in, to see if they'd like to just come in and have a discussion. And, so, the plan is to talk about art museums in the February 25th Board meeting, and particularly, to get the Miami Art Museum. The one thing, Johnny, that everybody is saying, that I've talked to outside of Miami, that's in the art business, is that they look at the number of paid attendants at venues to determine what the base is. And when you look at cities, like Boston or even Hartford -- forget New York, and Pittsburgh and Cleveland -- but when you look at those cities, they look at how many people paint good art? And, believe it or not, Miami is sort of an asterisk. And, so, while we're committed to -- at least, I'm publicly committed to supporting the Miami Art Museum itself, being in the Bicentennial Park, I do think that, in the Omni area, and, perhaps, even in the Overtown area or the Park West area, there may be some opportunities to get community art kinds of things or a university or private collections, and we ought to explore that. 61 January 28, 2002 Vice Chairman Winton: And there are a number of them are already in kind of a north Overtown/Wynwood area, already there. Chairman Teele: Exactly. Especially art galleries. Vice Chairman Winton: Correct. And collections. Chairman Teele: Collections? Really? Vice Chairman Winton: Yes. I think, philosophically, the idea is great. Where I worry and the reason I worry about it is because I put my own foot in it. If we don't -- we need to make sure that we have the right person sitting at our table that can help craft the agenda, very specific agenda, that you want to carry forward, and that message in the agenda has to be delivered to the invitees, so that everyone really knows what they're doing when they get here. Chairman Teele: Well, Commissioner, let me -- Vice Chairman Winton: And I'm uncapable of -- Chairman Teele: What we have asked you to do, then, is to identify a person that the Executive Director can work with and work through. We need a facilitator. Vice Chairman Winton: We -- absolutely. Chairman Teele: We absolutely need a facilitator. Vice Chairman Winton: And without it, we're not going to do well. Chairman Teele: Yeah. And I'll be very candid. What really bothers me -- did Rollason leave? Did Frank Rollason leave, Mr. Manager? No. Frank Rollason (Assistant City Manager): I'm here for the duration. Chairman Teele: I was hoping you would know. But I went through the MRC (Miami Riverside Center) building and saw the FfU designs of the Fire Station Number 2. I hit the floor. I mean, I was livid. Because one of the problems that we have -- and I say this in a public context -- when the government sponsors something, people tend to believe that quote "government's behind it." And I've almost become anti-charrette now, because charrettes are something that rich people, who have money, have to see how they're going to spend their money. When we start having charrettes, you've got a bunch of kids and people coming in saying how you should spend your money. It's not their money. And then there becomes some kind of implied contract, you know, with the public, that when you do something -- Vice Chairman Winton: You bet. 62 January 28, 2002 Chairman Teele: -- that you're going to follow through. So, we've got all these FIU drawings up there in the MRC building. And then I find out that the godfather of that is Fire Station -- former Chief for Fire Station Number 2. 1 guess it's something that's -- Frank Rollason (Director, Building & Zoning): You're tough on me. But what happened on that -- Chairman Teele: Your name for the record. Mr. Rollason: Frank Rollason, Assistant City Manager. What happened on that is, I was asked to participate in a judging for an FIU project, because I used to be at that fire station, and I did. Chairman Teele: We're not going to call it the Frank Rollason Fire Station. Mr. Rollason: No, we're not. No. I hope not. And while I was there, I found that the kids or the students had finished with their projects and gotten their grades, and these things were going to go in the dumpster, and I looked at them and I said -- Vice Chairman Winton: And now, then you wished they had gone in the dumpster. Mr. Rollason: Well, yeah, I guess. No, I really wished -- I'm glad that they didn't. But the Chair has a good point. Chairman Teele: What we'd like to do, though, Frank, is to invite them to come in. Mr. Rollason: And we're going to do that. Chairman Teele: Give a little presentation -- a little citation for it, but be very clear that we're not making any agreement or implied contract to the Omni or the public, in any way, that this is -- Mr. Rollason: No. Chairman Teele: But it is a good point to start a discussion. Mr. Rollason: Well, there was nothing like that. I made the offer because they were going to be pitched, and I thought it would be pretty neat for people to see what a lot of young architects with vision had said. Here's some neat ideas you can do with an old building. Vice Chairman Winton: Right. Mr. Rollason: And, so, we brought them there. And they go out of there at the end of this month, because Black History Month's in February, and we have to get it ready for that. So, we will, you know, try to make some arrangements to get them to where everybody can see them and enjoy them, and go from there. 63 January 28, 2002 Chairman Teele: Well, Frank, what the motion is, is to allow that group to come in, along with other groups, and let's just talk about museums. That would just be one point. The resolution is being amended, based upon Commissioner Winton, to provide for a facilitator, which will be recommended by the District Commissioner, Commissioner Winton, to the Executive Director. And it will give us an opportunity to sort of have some real dialogue about it. I think it's a good idea, really, and I'm glad that they did it. I just get nervous when it goes up on the walls of the government, because then it looks like, "Oh, that's the project we're going to do." Mr. Rollason: No. It was sort of like a display or -- Vice Chairman Winton: Right. I understand completely. Mr. Rollason: That was the point. Chairman Teele: Yes, ma'am. Ms. Kluger. Eleanor Kluger: I want to defend -- Chairman Teele: Your name. Ms. Kluger: Eleanor Kluger, Omni Advisory Board, 1000 Venetian Way. Anyway, I want to defend Frank, and say -- Chairman Teele: Defend him. Ms. Kluger: Yes. I think he's done a great job listening to FIU students, listening to our community, becoming a judge, becoming involved in it. I have been involved with FIU now for the past three or four years, supporting their projects. Mainly through the DDA (Downtown Development Authority), I was introduced to the FIU architects. And they have done studies on the Omni area around the Performing Arts Center, and then the next project they did was the Fire House. And these are young minds giving ideas, many of them very far-fetched, I have to agree, but just the idea to bring attention to buildings and things that lay fallow. And in the Omni area, we have just that. The Fire House is not used. It is not pretty, the way it looks now. And just to show that something could be done to it if we could put our minds together. And there is grant money for preservation, and we want you all to start thinking about it. I'm really happy to hear that, February, we would bring people together to discuss it. Chairman Teele: Thank you. Ms. Kluger: Thank you. Chairman Teele: Well, in light of your recommendation, we'll try to give all of the judges some recognition, as well. So -- Ms. Kluger: I've spent a lot of time with the FIU students being a judge, and also, even the Omni Advisory Board has supported and given dollars to them. 64 January 28, 2002 om Chairman Teele: All right. On the motion, Number 5, as amended. The amendment is to request that the District Commissioner provide the names of facilitators that the Executive Director -- we have a motion by Commissioner Winton. Commissioner Gonzalez: Second. Chairman Teele: By Commissioner Gonzalez, as amended. All in favor say "aye." The Board Member (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: Opposed? The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-15 OMNI/CRA RESOLUTION 02-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CRA BOARD AND ANY OTHER BOARD MEMBER TO INVITE REPRESENTATIVES OF ART MUSEUMS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES TO VISIT AND TOUR THE CRA REDEVELOPMENT AREA, WITH A VIEW TOWARDS GAINING INSIGHT ON HOW TO ATTRACT ART BASED COMMUNITIES TO THE REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS, AND FURTHER REQUIRING THAT ALL SUCH ACTIVITIES BE COORDINATED WITH THE MIAMI ART MUSEUM. (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 65 January 28, 2002 24. AUTHORIZE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SEEK QUALIFICATIONS FROM AND ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH EXPERIENCED FIRM FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONSULTING SURVEYING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FROM CITY'S APPROVED LIST OF VENDORS, $50,000.00. Chairman Teele: Item 6 is selecting from the City's approved vendor list, not to exceed 50,000. Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: And this -- Board Member Gonzalez: Second. Chairman Teele: Moved and seconded. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: Opposed? The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-16 OMNFCRA RESOLUTION 02-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SEEK QUALIFICATIONS FROM, AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH, AN EXPERIENCED FIRM FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONSULTING SURVEYING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI'S APPROVED LIST OF VENDORS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 AND IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CRA GENERAL COUNSEL. (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 66 January 28, 2002 25. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH GENERAL CONTRACTOR DANVILLE FINDORFF, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE I(B) IMPROVEMENTS OF MARGARET PACE PARK. Chairman Teele: Item 7 is the low bidder. Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton. Vice Chairman Winton: Margaret Pace Park. I guess we need to say that publicly. Chairman Teele: Second by Commissioner Regalado. Now, on the Margaret Pace Park, are we going to -- all right. This is Danville Findorff, and they're going to be out of there by the end of July -- by the middle -- by the first of July, right? Unidentified Speaker: That is correct. Chairman Teele: First of June. Unidentified Speaker: July. Chairman Teele: All right, July. We want that place for the 4th of July, OK, for sure. All right. First of June is the time line. Vice Chairman Winton: That's the target. Chairman Teele: Yes, sir. Well, welcome. Charles Cutler: Good evening. I wanted to make a point -- Chairman Teele: Why don't you -- Mr. Cutler: Charles Cutler. Chairman Teele: Mr. Cutler -- Mr. Cutler: Resident of Overtown. Chairman Teele: Let me just tell you, I appreciate very much seeing you here, and you certainly have given me some food for thought, and I appreciate the opportunity to meet with you privately. Mr. Cutler: Thank you, sir. In terms of the contract, I think that we are on the right track. But I just wanted to make a point of my concern. There's a lot of good plans that I see here that's about to take place, and I think that every effort should be made by the CRA (Community 67 January 28, 2002 Redevelopment Agency) and the City of Miami, also, to include the community, the immediate community, in that process, through providing them jobs through a lot of these contractors, because what I've noticed is that, a lot of them, when they come in, they have a tendency to bring their own staff. And I just suggest -- and I think that you should encourage them to hire people from within the community, because we need to try to make the entire community feel like a part of this whole process so that we can develop a camaraderie between the community, so that we can start pulling things together. Vice Chairman Winton: Wholeheartedly agree. Chairman Teele: Mr. Cutler, now, your business is also helping veterans get jobs, right? Mr. Cutler: Yes, sir. Chairman Teele: Would you agree to work with Ms. Lewis and the staff and with the Overtown Advisory Board and other leaders, other organizations, to help us come up with a list of people that can do construction in Overtown? Mr. Cutler: Yes. Chairman Teele: You know. Everybody says "hire people." But, you know, these contractors come in, they just want to get the job done. If we could provide them with a list of names and addresses, and, you know -- Vice Chairman Winton: And skill sets. Chairman Teele: And skill sets, you know -- did the people from the Camillus House leave? I guess they left. Ms. Lewis, if you could meet with Mr. Cutler and let's see if we can come up with a methodology that we could do that. Because what we should do is add that even to the 9th -- to the 3rd Avenue Extension, is a list of available workers, and encourage them to draw from that list. You'd be surprised what a list of names and addresses would do. People would go to it. The problem is when we say, "Hire somebody from the community," they don't know where to start. Mr. Cutler: Oh, OK. OK. I can be that go-between, because I do have a list of people that's skilled in trades across the board. Thank you. Chairman Teele: Thank you. Mr. Cutler: OK. Thank you. Chairman Teele: Thank you. Ms. Lewis, you have -- Ms. Lewis: Yes, sir. Chairman Teele: All right. Did we carry that motion, Mr. Attorney -- Mr. Clerk? 68 January 28, 2002 Walter Foeman (City Clerk): No, we didn't. Chairman Teele: On item 7, all those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. OMNUCRA 02-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) APPROVING THE AWARD OF THE CONTRACT WITH GENERAL CONTRACTOR DANVILLE FINDORFF, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE I(B) IMPROVEMENTS OF MARGARET PACE PARK AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, FOR THIS PURPOSE. (Here follows body of the 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: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 69 January 28, 2002 26 (A) REQUEST CITY IMMEDIATELY ACQUIRE FIVE PARCELS OF LANDS FOR PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY, PARKING, OPEN SPACE PLAZA AND FUTURE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) USE. (B) AUTHORIZE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO COORDINATE WITH CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS TO CLEAR AND REMOVE ENCROACHMENTS IN ALLEYWAY LOCATED BETWEEN NW 9Tx STREET AND NW IOTn STREET BETWEEN NW 2ND AVENUE AND NW 3RD AVENUE TO LEVEL, GRUB, FILL AND PAVE ALLEYWAY AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE AS PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. (C) AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PROVIDE IN -KIND GRANTS TO PROPERTY OWNERS LOCATED ALONG NW 3RD AVENUE EXTENSION TO 9Tx STREET PEDESTRIAN MALL FOR UPGRADE OF CURRENT EXISTING FENCES OR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CONFORMING FENCES, AND LANDSCAPING AND PROVIDE IN -KIND GRANTS TO AFFECTED PROPERTY BUILDING OWNERS REQUIRED TO CONVERT ELECTRIC POWER SOURCES. (D) AUTHORIZE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH BELLSOUTH AND AT&T, $250,000, IN CONNECTION WITH PREPARATION OF DESIGN PLAN ESTIMATES WITH RESPECT TO CONVERSION OF EXISTING OVERHEAD CABLE WIRINGS TO UNDERGROUND SYSTEMS WITH RESPECT TO 3RD AVENUE EXTENSION TO 9Tx STREET PEDESTRIAN MALL PLAN AND REQUEST CITY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. Chairman Teele: What are we doing on 3rd Avenue extension? Anything else? Is there a -- Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): There are a series of resolutions, and they're revised versions, particularly "A," "B," and "D." Chairman Teele: OK. So, 8A is a resolution asking the City to acquire space for a public right- of-way, pursuant to the 3rd Avenue and Chapter 163. Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton. Board Member Regalado: Second. Chairman Teele: Second by Commissioner Regalado. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. 70 January 28, 2002 The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) REQUESTING THAT THE CITY OF MIAMI IMMEDIATELY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY ACQUIRE THE FIVE (5) PARCELS OF LANDS AS DETAILED IN "EXHIBIT A" FOR PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY, PARKING, OPEN SPACE PLAZA AND FUTURE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT") USE, PURSUANT TO THE APPROVED 9Tx STREET PEDESTRIAN MALL PLAN AND FLORIDA STATUTE 163. (Here follows body of the 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: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Teele: All right. 8B is -- Ms. Lewis: Rather than to reclaim it, adjusting encroachments in the alleyway, we're asking -- Chairman Teele: OK. So, there's an amendment to this one? Ms. Lewis: Yes, sir. Chairman Teele: And the Director doesn't want the word "reclaim" but the language -- read the resolution, the title of the resolution, as amended. Ms. Lewis: As amended, a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Southeast Overtown Park West Redevelopment Agency, to instruct the Executive Director to coordinate with the City of Miami Public Works and Miami -Dade County Public Works, as appropriate, to clear any encroachments in the alleyway located between Northwest 9th Street and loth Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenue to level grub filling, pave the alleyway, and to make the alleyway accessible as public right-of-way. Chairman Teele: All right. He didn't like the word "reclaim." 71 January 28, 2002 Ms. Lewis: Well, "reclaim," as opposed to getting rid of encroachments. Chairman Teele: OK. That's a good -- is there a motion on the -- Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: As amended. Moved and -- is there a second? Board Member Regalado: Second. Chairman Teele: Second. This is a resolution just giving the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) the authority to work the Public Works to relieve the encroachments in an alleyway, and to level it, and pave it, and get it back in shape. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: Opposed? The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO COORDINATE WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS, AS APPROPRIATE TO CLEAR AND REMOVE ANY ENCROACHMENTS IN THE ALLEYWAY LOCATED BETWEEN NW 9TH STREET AND NW IOTH STREET BETWEEN NW 2ND AVENUE AND NW 3RD AVENUE TO LEVEL, GRUB, FILL AND PAVE THE ALLEYWAY AND TO MAKE THE ALLEY WAY ACCESSIBLE AS A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) 72 January 28, 2002 Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: ABSENT Chairman Teele: Eight-C. None Board Member Joe Sanchez Ms. Lewis: This is to -- as the discussion earlier with laying the utilities underground. This is to provide grants to property owners who are in the 9th Street Mall Extension, or within the boundaries of where we'd like to have the underground -- utilities placed underground. This is providing a grant for these residents, as it relates to the placement of those paths. Chairman Teele: OK. It's only four buildings involved. That's the Dorsey House, which is owned by the Black Archives. There's a building on the corner of 2nd Avenue. Ms. Lewis: And apartment building. Chairman Teele: And the -- I guess Mt. Zion Church, and the building in front of Mount Zion. Vice Chairman Winton: And do we have an estimated cost? Chairman Teele: Mr. Hernandez. Ms. Lewis: Mr. Hernandez. David Hernandez (Director, Construction Management,CRA): Not at the present time. Vice Chairman Winton: Well, so, do we pass a resolution authorizing -- providing a blank check? Chairman Teele: Well, it's not going to be -- it is going to have a cost, but it's not going to provide money. It's going to be an in -kind grant. In other words, we would have our engineers to go out and do the work, to do the engineering, and the contractor, in effect, would do the work. So, what is going to happen is, the engineering that would normally be shifted to the vendor will just be a work authorization to our engineer. Ms. Lewis: And this also allows us to approach the property owners to gain access to put the pads, and whatever work is required by the requisite utility. 73 January 28, 2002 Chairman Teele: What's the estimated cost for one electric pad? Capital cost. Mr. Hernandez: I believe anywhere between -- Chairman Teele: Approving it in principal, and further requiring that it be brought back for specific dollar amounts, not to exceed, as amended. Is that OK with you? Vice Chairman Winton: Yeah. That will be better. Good. Because, you know -- Chairman Teele: Approving this in principal. Vice Chairman Winton: Right. Chairman Teele: OK. Vice Chairman Winton: And bring it -- Chairman Teele: Subject to a dollar amount. Vice Chairman Winton: Perfect. So moved. Chairman Teele: All right. Moved and seconded. Is there objection? All those in favor, say aye. The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PROVIDE IN - KIND GRANTS TO PROPERTY OWNERS LOCATED ALONG THE NW 3RD AVENUE EXTENSION TO THE 9TH STREET PEDESTRIAN MALL FOR THE UPGRADE OF CURRENT EXISTING FENCES, OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW "CONFORMING FENCES," AND LANDSCAPING AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PROVIDE IN -KIND GRANTS TO AFFECTED PROPERTY BUILDING OWNERS REQUIRED TO CONVERT ELECTRIC POWER SOURCES AS A RESULT OF THE CONVERSION NECESSITATED BY THE PEDESTRIAN MALL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE APPROVED PLANS. (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) 74 January 28, 2002 M Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Teele: Now, I'm just not ready for this. The biggest amount of money. Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): Well, this is a companion resolution. We had one earlier, I think it was in this year, for 145 for the FP &L (Florida Power & Light) piece. Chairman Teele: How much was that? Ms. Lewis: One point three million. Chairman Teele: Have we already paid that out? Ms. Lewis: No, sir. We've paid, I think, twenty-three thousand, to date. David Hernandez (Director, Construction Management, CRA): That is correct Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton. Vice Chairman Winton: You just confused me just then. Chairman Teele: This is a resolution authorizing the Executive Director -- Vice Chairman Winton: I got this part. Chairman Teele: -- to transfer to the City Public Works for direct payment. They're going to basically be our agents. Vice Chairman Winton: I understand. But you said something about total cost for something at one point two million -- Ms. Lewis: No. There was a resolution earlier that addressed the FP&L -- Chairman Teele: There was a resolution that provided the authorization for Florida Power & Light for up to one point two million dollars ($1,200,000). This is a resolution providing the authorization for AT&T (American Telephone & Telegraph) and Bell South. 75 January 28, 2002 Ms. Lewis: And BellSouth. Mr. Hernandez: And Bell South. Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton. Board Member Regalado: Second. Chairman Teele: By Commissioner Regalado. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. 76 January 28, 2002 The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BELLSOUTH AND AT&T (THE "UTILITY COMPANIES") IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PREPARATION OF A DETAILED AND BINDING DESIGN PLAN ESTIMATES WITH RESPECT TO THE CONVERSION OF THE EXISTING OVERHEAD CABLE WIRINGS TO AN UNDERGROUND SYSTEMS WITH RESPECT TO PHASE 3 AND PHASE OF THE APPROVED 3' AVENUE EXTENSION TO THE 9Tx STREET PEDESTRIAN MALL PLAN (THE "CABLE CONVERSION WORK") AND FURTHER REQUESTING THE CITY OF MIAMI PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE, ENGINEERING AND OTHER NECESSARY ASSISTANCE IN ACCOMPLISHING THE SUBJECT TASK AND AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT TO THE SUBJECT UTILITY COMPANIES UPON COMPLETION OF TASK, AND FURTHER REQUESTING THE CITY OF MIAMI DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ("THE CITY") FUND THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS, WITH CDBG DESIGNATED FUNDS, PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION SEOPW/CRA R-98-14. (Here follows body of the 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: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 77 January 28, 2002 om 27. AUTHORIZE CRA TO PROVIDE GRANT TO CITY FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING OF FIREHOUSE STATION #2, LOCATED ON CORNER OF MIAMI AVENUE AND NW 14Tx STREET FOR ENHANCEMENT AND SECURITY OF SUBJECT AREA. Chairman Teele: All right. Nine and ten. Mr. Eugene Rodriguez has had this discussion with the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) for six months, and this is the exterior lighting on Fire House Station Number 2, and the exterior lighting for the bank building in there. The idea here, Commissioner Winton, is this a part of the non -conforming overlay, the non- conforming overlay, which the City of Miami has approved, allows for those buildings not to conform. That is, they wind up being sets in movies. In other words, the one building a Versachee set for the entire 90 fall `99. But what happens is, the exterior lighting provides these buildings with a dignity that otherwise they wouldn't have. So, rather than painting them, they're going to have exterior lighting. And this is at the request of the predominant property owner in this area. So, Item Number 9 would be done with the City of Miami. So, it's going to require permission from the City, and that's what this does, provides a grant to the City and implicitly, you know, it's getting the City's approval, et cetera. Vice Chairman Winton: Again, but we don't have any dollar amounts here. So, we ought to have something that we're dealing with. Chairman Teele: In principal, subject to a dollar amount to be presented -- Vice Chairman Winton: Yeah, if they could present that. Chairman Teele: -- at the next meeting. Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Commissioner Gonzalez: Second. Chairman Teele: Moved and second with Item 9. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. 78 January 28, 2002 The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. OMIN/CRA 02-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE CRA TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING OF FIREHOUSE STATION #2, LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF MIAMI AVENUE AND NW 14TH STREET, WITHIN THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT AREA, FOR THE ENHANCEMENT AND SECURITY OF THE SUBJECT AREA. (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 79 January 28, 2002 k.,� 28. AUTHORIZE CRA TO PROVIDE IN -KIND GRANT TO BIG TIME EQUIPMENT INC. FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING OF TWO EXISTING BUILDINGS, BIG TIME PRODUCTIONS AND BANK BUILDING, LOCATED WITHIN PARK WEST REDEVELOPMENT AREA FOR ENHANCEMENT AND SECURITY OF SUBJECT AREA. Chairman Teele: On 10, in principal. Vice Chairman Winton: And it's in -kind, anyhow. Chairman Teele: It's in -kind. Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton. All in favor -- and seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez. All in favor say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE CRA TO PROVIDE AN IN -KIND GRANT TO BIG TIME EQUIPMENT, INC., FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING OF TWO EXISTING BUILDINGS, BID TIME PRODUCTIONS AND THE BANK BUILDING, LOCATED WITHIN THE PARK WEST REDEVELOPMENT AREA FOR THE ENHANCEMENT AND SECURITY OF THE SUBJECT AREA. (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 80 January 28, 2002 In 29. AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR SECURITY OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR CONTIGUOUS PORTIONS OF PARK WEST, OVERTOWN, AND OMNI REDEVELOPMENT AREAS AND COMMIT FUNDING PLAN FOR OVERLAY DISTRICT AND SUBMIT CONTRACT WITH EXPERIENCED FIRM WITHIN NINETY DAYS. Chairman Teele: Item number I 1 is to -- Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: Motion by Commissioner Winton. Vice Chairman Winton: One recommended change. The end says, "And to commit funding." I don't think we can -- again, same issue. We can't commit to funding until we know what the cost is. So, this study, this 90 days is to draft -- Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): A plan. Vice Chairman Winton: Draft a plan. Chairman Teele: A plan. Vice Chairman Winton: The plan will also have in it -- Chairman Teele: The finance. Vice Chairman Winton: -- an estimated cost, and that's what we want them to do, is draft a plan. And we'll commit to the funding once we know what the total costs are. Chairman Teele: Omitting the word "funding." Commissioner Gonzalez: Second. Chairman Teele: Seconded, as amended. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: All opposed? 81 January 28, 2002 The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-22 OMNI/CRA R-02-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR A SECURITY OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR CONTIGUOUS PORTIONS OF THE PARK WEST, OVERTOWN, AND OMNI REDEVELOPMENT AREAS, AND FURTHER TO COMMIT A FUNDING PLAN FOR THE OVERLAY DISTRICT AND SUBMIT A CONTRACT WITH AN EXPERIENCED FIRM WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS, SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL. (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 82 January 28, 2002 CM 30. SCHEDULE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ON FEBRUARY 25, 2002 TO DISCUSS ART MUSEUM ISSUES. Chairman Teele: We've had the discussion on the Museum District. What is the notice on the meetings? What we're requesting is a short business meeting on February the 14th, at 2 p.m., and then the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) Board meeting — Do I have this right? Let me see. Chelsa, what did you all say? The CRA meeting will be February 14th, at 2 p.m., and that will be, hopefully, a 15-minute meeting, in the chambers, followed by a special meeting February 25th, which we're going to set at Big Time Production, to sort of hear from the FlU (Florida International University) and all of those museum issues, and to sort of have a nice, soft meeting that would have a lot more of community involvement in just discussion and thinking. Vice Chairman Winton: That includes the art people? Chairman Teele: That's the art people, right. Vice Chairman Winton: The Art Festival. OK. Chairman Teele: All right. Vice Chairman Winton: I wonder if we could get that -- 83 January 28, 2002 31. AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PIGGY BACK OFF CITY'S LIST OF APPROVED VENDORS FOR EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FOR INSTALLATION OF EXTERIOR LIGHTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMDC CORPORATION'S DESIGN FOR BANK BUILDING, BIG TIME PRODUCTIONS AND FIREHOUSE STATION, $180,000. Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): Frankly, sir, we have a few -- Vice Chairman Winton: That's soon. Ms. Lewis: We have a few pocket items. The first one is the exterior lighting of historic buildings within the redevelopment. This is a companion for the 9 and 10. It allows the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) to pick an electric contractor off the City of Miami's bid list. Chairman Teele: Off the City's bid list. Ms. Lewis: Correct. Vice Chairman Winton: To do what? Ms. Lewis: To do the installation of the lighting. Chairman Teele: Yeah, but you can select a contractor, but you can't move forward until you come back with a resolution -- Ms. Lewis: That's correct. Chairman Teele: -- and with the costs, so we can scope it. Ms. Lewis: Well, in this, we're allowing a hundred and eighty thousand dollars ($180,000) for the installation. Nine and ten only deals with the design of the lighting. So, they're in -kind resolutions, sir. Chairman Teele: Oh, I see what you're saying. I see what you're saying. Vice Chairman Winton: I don't. So the 109,000 is for those two buildings? Ms. Lewis: The hundred and eighty thousand is not necessarily for those two buildings, sir. It's for all the exterior lighting that we're expecting to install in the CRA -- the Omni -- Vice Chairman Winton: Could you bring us kind of a -- you know, bring us -- Chairman Teele: Why don't we do this. Why don't we authorize you to select an electrical contractor and to develop a scope and a budget. 84 January 28, 2002 Ms. Lewis: OK. Vice Chairman Winton: And bring to us -- if we're going to spend that money, we need to know Chairman Teele: What buildings. Vice Chairman Winton: Yeah. Ms. Lewis: OK. Vice Chairman Winton: And what the lighting scheme is. Ms. Lewis: OK, sir. Chairman Teele: Do we really want to know the lighting scheme? Vice Chairman Winton: Well, I think you want — yeah, I think you want to have a sense of what it is. I mean, I don't care, specifically, but the issue of how you light these buildings is not unimportant. Chairman Teele: The motion, then, would be amended to authorize you to select a contractor -- electrical contractor from the City's bid list, and to develop a scope of work, and to present a budget at the next -- February 14th meeting, OK? So, that only gives you one week, now. Ms. Lewis: Yes, sir. Chairman Teele: Is that satisfactory to you, Commissioner Winton? Vice Chairman Winton: Yes. Chairman Teele: Motion by Commissioner Winton. Second by Commissioner -- Board Member Regalado: Second. Chairman Teele: -- Regalado. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chairman Teele: Commissioner Winton, just so that you're aware, we had previously approved lighting on Mt. Zion Baptist Church and St. John's Baptist church. And one of the reasons is, the lighting, so that it's facing 395 at St. John's -- and they're really worried now, because the wonderful -- the wonderful sports facility that's being built is blocking that church substantially. You know, when you went by 395, going to Miami Beach, you used to could see it, and now -- so, they would very much like to get an exterior lighting plan on that. Again, it provides some excitement about the 3rd Avenue Corridor, and the same thing of Mt. Zion, as you go up on the 85 January 28, 2002 ramp. We'd like to try to work to get that steeple so that there is more lighting there, as well as the three buildings that we've already discussed. Board Member Regalado: Commissioner Winton? Chairman Teele: Commissioner Regalado. Board Member Regalado: Just a question. You all want to make sure that this lighting system is adoptable for Christmas. David Hernandez (Director, Construction Management, CRA): These lights that we're looking into is to light up the actual -- the location of the said property. These lights wouldn't be for Christmas, but I'm sure that we can look into it and maybe, when we get with the design aspect of it, maybe, if we've got enough time, see if it can be adaptable. Board Member Regalado: Because -- I mean, now that we're paying for it, it's only -- you know, it's a no-brainer that, during the Christmas -- Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): Holiday lighting. Board Member Regalado: -- you know, vacations or time, that we will be able to adopt those lights, in terms of colors and shapes, and you can do that. I know you can do that. Mr. Hernandez: The purpose here is to have that area (UNINTELLIGIBLE) -- Board Member Regalado: I understand the purpose. I understand the purpose. But since we're going to spend the money, might as well. Chairman Teele: So, make sure that it's adaptable. Mr. Hernandez: Adaptable. OK. Chairman Teele: As amended, all those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. 86 January 28, 2002 The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-23 OMNI/CRA R-02-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PIGGY BACK OFF THE CITY OF MIAMI' S LIST OF APPROVED VENDORS FOR AN EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FOR THE INSTALLATION OF EXTERIOR LIGHTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMDC CORPORATION'S DESIGN FOR THE BANK BUILDING, BIG TIME PRODUCTIONS AND THE FIREHOUSE STATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $180,000. (Here follows body of the 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: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 87 January 28, 2002 Mm 32. REQUEST CITY IMMEDIATELY ACQUIRE TWO PARCELS OF LAND FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZE CRA TO PROVIDE IN -KIND GRANT TO CITY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITY ON SUBJECT PROPERTIES TO HOUSE OVERTOWN NET OFFICE POLICE SUB -STATION. Chairman Teele: OK. That was Item Number 1. Item Number 2. Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): This is asking -- requesting that the City of Miami immediately and expeditiously acquire two parcels of land, as detailed the exhibit for municipal purpose; and further authorizing the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) to provide an in -kind grant to the City of Miami for the construction of a facility. Chairman Teele: All right. Motion by Commissioner Regalado. Commissioner Gonzalez: Second. Chairman Teele: All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Regalado, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-24 OMNI/CRA R-02-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) REQUESTING THAT THE CITY OF MIAMI IMMEDIATELY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY ACQUIRE THE TWO (2) PARCELS OF LAND AS DETAILED IN "EXHIBIT A" FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CRA TO PROVIDE AN IN -KIND GRANT TO THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FACILITY ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES TO HOUSE THE OVERTOWN NET OFFICE POLICE SUB -STATION, ON AN EXPEDITED BASIS, UNDER THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER -AT -RISK CONTRACT. 88 January 28, 2002 (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 89 January 28, 2002 33. AUTHORIZE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH EXPERIENCED DEMOLITION COMPANY FROM CITY'S APPROVED LIST OF PROFESSIONAL VENDORS FOR DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 910 NW. 2ND COURT. Chairman Teele: And this is a request to the City. The City's going to have to work on this. And the third thing is on the -- Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): The pocket item. It's the selection of a demolitions company to do the demolition for the Divine Mission building at 910 Northwest 2nd Court, where we approved, in the December meeting, to purchase that property. Chairman Teele: Now, does that building come within our historic -- is that building within 50 years of age? Ms. Lewis: I don't think so, sir, but we will check on that. Chairman Teele: All right. Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton, on Item 3. This is from the City approved professional vendor list, right? Ms. Lewis: That is correct, sir. Chairman Teele: All right. Ms. Lewis: I have two other items. I have -- Chairman Teele: Hold on. Motion by Commissioner Winton. Commissioner Gonzalez: Second. Chairman Teele: Second by Commissioner Gonzalez. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. 90 January 28, 2002 The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 02-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AN EXPERIENCED DEMOLITION COMPANY FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI'S APPROVED LIST OF PROFESSIONAL VENDORS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 910 NW. 2ND COURT/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE "CRA") (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez 91 January 28, 2002 om 34. AUTHORIZE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PROVIDE $10,000 FOR RELOCATION OF ROYAL PALMS. Chairman Teele: What are the other two items? Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): I have a request from the Assistant City Manager, Frank Rollason, this morning for the Omni CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) to provide up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for the relocation of Royal Palms. Chairman Teele: Motion by Commissioner -- Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: -- Winton. Second -- Commissioner Gonzalez: Second. Chairman Teele: -- by Commissioner Gonzalez. All those in favor, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. OMNI/CRA 02-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) (subject matter: authorizing the CRA Executive Director to provide $10,000 for relocation of Royal Palms). (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Teele: What budget are you going to take that from? 92 January 28, 2002 4 Ms. Lewis: We're going to take that from the Omni/CRA, because as it relates to the removal, it's -- Chairman Teele: All right. Ms. Lewis: -- targeted for Margaret Pace? Frank Rollason (Director, Building & Zoning): Yes, that's where they will ultimately end up, is along that median, when the park is finished. Chairman Teele: It's going to be on the median, right? Mr. Rollason: The median or the Swale, running along that -- running along the bay. These are the palms from the PACT (People Acting for Community Together) that they need to take out of there on Biscayne Boulevard. Chairman Teele: OK. Thank you. Vice Chairman Winton: (UNINTELLIGIBLE). Chairman Teele: And, Mr. Rollason, that's a good example of coordination, and I appreciate that. Vice Chairman Winton: Right. Chairman Teele: Because, otherwise, they would have just issued a contract, it would have been demolished, and -- just like what happened in Booker T. High School. Everyday I drove by there and all those beautiful royal palms down there just died. So, they're just -- that's the way it works. Vice Chairman Winton: (UNINTELLIGIBLE) Mr. Rollason: They were going to put them in the dumpster, like those fire station exhibits, and we saved them. 93 January 28, 2002 35. AUTHORIZE INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT CONVEYANCE FROM CITY OF FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY AND SELL CRA'S RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO PROPERTY FOR USES IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. Chairman Teele: What's the last item? Annette Lewis (Executive Director, CRA): The last item is a resolution being offered for the Finger property; for the Executive Director to accept the conveyance of fee simple title to the property from the City of Miami, and to sell all of the CRA's (Community Redevelopment Agency) right, title and interest, in fee simple title, to the real property described, attached to and part hereof -- Chairman Teele: What is this about? William R. Bloom (Special Counsel, CRA): This is 20th Street that the City's going to convey to the CRA with certain restrictions for use, and with a reverter clause for the property -- Chairman Teele: Is this that Omni thing? Vice Chairman Winton: Yes, that we discussed -- Chairman Teele: Moved by Commissioner Winton. Vice Chairman Winton: So moved. Chairman Teele: Is there a second? Board Member Regalado: Second. Commissioner Gonzalez: Second. Chairman Teele: All those in favor say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. 94 January 28, 2002 The following resolution was introduced by Vice Chairman Winton, who moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. OMNUCRA 02-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT A CONVEYANCE FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI OF FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF (THE "PROPERTY") SUBJECT OT THOSE CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, REVERTERS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS CONTAINED IN THE PROPOSED DEED FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI TO THE CRA, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT `B" (THE "RESTRICTIONS"), AND SELL ALL OF THE CRA'S RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO THE PROPERTY FOR USES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT AND GIVING CONSIDERATION TO THE LONG-TERM BENEFITS TO BE ACHIEVED BY THE CRA IN DISPOSING OF THE PROPERTY, WHICH PROPERTY SHALL BE CONVEYED SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS. (Here follows body of the resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gonzalez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman Johnny L. Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado NAYS: None ABSENT: Board Member Joe Sanchez Chairman Teele: Before anybody leaves, could we -- Vice Chairman Winton: And I'm going to make sure that it has the same reverter clause in it that we put in -- Alex? Chairman Teele: Alex, you all need to listen -- Alex. Vice Chairman Winton: That needs the same reverter clauses in it, but we tied to the original developer on this thing. So that if it -- all unravels, all this comes back. 95 January 28, 2002 Mr. Bloom: Commissioner, let me read to you the entire -- because you haven't seen the resolution, so we understand what's going on. Vice Chairman Winton: I don't want -- Alejandro Vilarello (City Attorney): We could -- just let me tell you a couple of differences. You've already issued -- authorized this. There's one difference — two differences that -- in this resolution. One, you authorized the Executive Director, at the appropriate time, to accept the conveyance from the City, and, two, you authorized the posting of the 30-day notice that's required for the CRA to dispose of the property for fair value. That's the difference in this resolution. Because, in fact -- Vice Chairman Winton: OK. Mr. Vilarello: -- the CRA has done that before, and required all those conditions that you're speaking about, Commissioner Winton, in a prior resolution. Vice Chairman Winton: Great. Mr. Vilarello: So, that's the two differences. Vice Chairman Winton: OK. Chairman Teele: I'd like to just recess this meeting for one minute, and allow Commissioner Regalado to convene a special meeting of the City Commission. Board Member Regalado: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. 96 January 28, 2002 There being no further business to come before the Community Redevelopment Agency for the Southeast Overtown/Park West and Omni Districts, the meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m. ATTEST: WALTER J. FOEMAN City Clerk SYLVIA S. SCHEMER Assistant City Clerk (SEAL) ARTHUR E. TEELE, JR. Chairman 97 January 28, 2002